DOL Median (Indiana)
$34,785
vs National
-19.1%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,225
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$34,785
-19.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in Indiana earns $34,785 in nominal terms, which is 19.1% below the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $38,225 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Indiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BEHAVIOR SERVICES & THERAPY | $39,520 | 6 |
| INTEGRATIVE MUSIC THERAPY LLC | $37,638 | 2 |
| MAINSTAY MUSIC THERAPY INC | $37,440 | 2 |
| HELPING HANDS IN-HOME CARE INC. | $36,400 | 1 |
| Fogerty Music Therapy, LLC | $34,200 | 3 |
| Hamilton Center, Inc. | $27,040 | 1 |
| REINS OF LIFE, INC. | $25,100 | 4 |
| Indiana University Health, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Indiana?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in Indiana is $34,785 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Indiana a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in Indiana earns 19.1% less than the national median of $43,000, or $38,225 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.