DOL Median (Maryland)
$39,988
vs National
-7%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,324
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,988
-7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in Maryland earns $39,988 in nominal terms, which is 7% below the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $34,324 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maryland
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Healthcare, Inc. | $40,456 | 1 |
| Sonata Integrative Therapeutic Services, Inc. | $39,520 | 2 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Maryland?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in Maryland is $39,988 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Maryland a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in Maryland earns 7% less than the national median of $43,000, or $34,324 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.