DOL Median (Michigan)
$39,333
vs National
-8.5%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,414
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,333
-8.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in Michigan earns $39,333 in nominal terms, which is 8.5% below the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,414 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GUARDIAN ANGELS ELIM HOME CARE, INC. | $54,080 | 3 |
| Luminous Mind Inc | $39,333 | 1 |
| NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL CENTER | $25,697 | 1 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Michigan?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in Michigan is $39,333 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in Michigan earns 8.5% less than the national median of $43,000, or $43,414 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.