DOL Median (Nebraska)
$41,550
vs National
-3.4%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,760
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,550
-3.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in Nebraska earns $41,550 in nominal terms, which is 3.4% below the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,760 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Nebraska
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL LEARNERS INC. | $52,000 | 2 |
| DAHN YOGA & HEALTH CENTERS, INC. | $50,000 | 11 |
| APEX FOR YOUTH INC | $49,100 | 2 |
| American Medical Inc. | $44,430 | 12 |
| University Settlement Society of New York | $43,378 | 2 |
| Oasis Professional Management Group Ltd | $41,600 | 2 |
| Happy Dragon of New York Inc. | $41,500 | 1 |
| Musicians Wellness of North America LLC | $41,392 | 1 |
| HUAQIAO YIHU INSTITUTE,INC. | $41,059 | 1 |
| BORO PARK OPERATING CO, LLC | $41,059 | 1 |
| New York Asian Women's Center | $39,832 | 4 |
| New York Golden Eagle Senior Corp. | $39,770 | 3 |
| Functional Life Achievement, Inc. | $35,000 | 2 |
| Heartshare Human Services of New York | N/A | 1 |
| ATLANTIS REHABILITATION & RHCF, LLC | N/A | 2 |
| UTICA REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER DBA URNC OPERATING LLC | N/A | 1 |
| YOUNGS PHYSICAL THERAPY | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Nebraska?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in Nebraska is $41,550 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Nebraska a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in Nebraska earns 3.4% less than the national median of $43,000, or $45,760 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.