DOL Median (Brooklyn, NY)
$40,170
vs National
-6.6%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$32,110
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,170
-6.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in Brooklyn, NY earns $40,170 in nominal terms, which is 6.6% below the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $32,110 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Brooklyn, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MENORAH HOME AND HOSPITAL FOR THE AGED AND INFIRM | $62,400 | 2 |
| Interfaith Medical Center | $48,765 | 2 |
| NEW YORK CREATIVE ARTS THERAPISTS, PLLC | $42,000 | 1 |
| ACTABLE INC. | $41,600 | 1 |
| ATLANTIS REHABILITATION & RESIDENTIAL HEALTHCARE F | $40,170 | 3 |
| Brooklyn Chinese-American Association Inc | $37,960 | 1 |
| IMAGINE FOUNDATION, INC. | $34,382 | 2 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Brooklyn, NY?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in Brooklyn, NY is $40,170 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Brooklyn, NY a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in Brooklyn, NY earns 6.6% less than the national median of $43,000, or $32,110 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.