DOL Median (New Jersey)
$40,560
vs National
-5.7%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,673
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,560
-5.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in New Jersey earns $40,560 in nominal terms, which is 5.7% below the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,673 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE CENTER FOR NEUROLOGICAL AND NEURODEVELOPMENTAL HEALTH | $42,515 | 1 |
| Verdi Music Academy, LLC | $41,600 | 1 |
| EUROPEAN DAY SPA INC | $41,600 | 4 |
| FAMILY TOUCH | $39,520 | 2 |
| THE CENTER FOR NEUROLOGICAL AND NEURODEVELOPMENTAL | $38,397 | 2 |
| AMERICAN WHEAT MISSION INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in New Jersey?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in New Jersey is $40,560 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in New Jersey earns 5.7% less than the national median of $43,000, or $35,673 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.