DOL Median (Florida)
$45,620
vs National
+6.1%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,377
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,620
+6.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in Florida earns $45,620 in nominal terms, which is 6.1% above the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 102.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,377 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Florida
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AVOW HOSPICE INC. | $54,350 | 1 |
| INFANTS & YOUNG CHILDREN OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA I | $47,840 | 4 |
| Evert Tennis Academy LLC | $43,400 | 1 |
| MASTER MUSICIANS, INC | $42,806 | 1 |
| Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc. | $40,477 | 1 |
| COMMUNITY HABILITATION CENTER, INC | $36,601 | 1 |
| ROYAL GARDENS OF ST. CLOUD, LLC | $30,930 | 1 |
| LA VENTANA DE LOS CIELOS INC. | N/A | 2 |
| PAMELA ROWE MA CCC-SLP LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Advanced Therapy Solutions | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Recreational Therapists
ST LOUIS, MO · $178,750Atascadero, CA · $75,120Patton, CA · $74,586Granada Hills, CA · $73,000Coalinga, CA · $71,616Top-Paying Roles in Florida
Surgeons, All Other · $500,000Emergency Medicine Physicians · $416,000Neurologists · $350,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $275,000Psychiatrists · $260,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Florida?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in Florida is $45,620 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Florida a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in Florida earns 6.1% more than the national median of $43,000, or $44,377 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.