DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$43,000
vs National
0%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$29,352
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,000
0% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in Massachusetts earns $43,000 in nominal terms, which is 0% above the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $29,352 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR FAMILY & YOUTH, INC. | $62,400 | 1 |
| DAHN YOGA & HEALTH CENTERS, INC. | $50,000 | 11 |
| HEBREW SENIORLIFE - ORCHARD COVE | $47,840 | 1 |
| South Shore Mental Health Center, Inc. | $44,990 | 5 |
| THOM CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES | $44,000 | 1 |
| Boston Higashi School, Inc. | $39,300 | 2 |
| MERRIMACK VALLEY HOSPICE | $37,398 | 7 |
| MUSIC MAKERS FOUNDATION, INC. | $32,656 | 2 |
| JAMAICA PLAIN V.A.M.C. CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. | $29,640 | 1 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Massachusetts?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in Massachusetts is $43,000 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in Massachusetts earns 0% more than the national median of $43,000, or $29,352 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.