DOL Median (Colorado)
$43,680
vs National
+1.6%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,403
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,680
+1.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in Colorado earns $43,680 in nominal terms, which is 1.6% above the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,403 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| METRO MUSIC THERAPY, INC. | $64,480 | 2 |
| MOVED BY MUSIC LLC | $52,000 | 1 |
| SEL, LLC | $43,680 | 1 |
| FIRE MOUNTAIN RTC, INC. | $35,360 | 1 |
| EASTER SEALS COLORADO | $32,000 | 3 |
| EAST COAST ASSISTANCE DOGS | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Colorado?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in Colorado is $43,680 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in Colorado earns 1.6% more than the national median of $43,000, or $41,403 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.