DOL Median (New York, NY)
$39,832
vs National
-7.4%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$31,840
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,832
-7.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in New York, NY earns $39,832 in nominal terms, which is 7.4% below the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $31,840 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PEOPLES THEATRE PROJECT INC. | $166,400 | 1 |
| Physio-Rehab, P.C. | $62,800 | 1 |
| MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER | $52,894 | 1 |
| HEALTH SOS | $52,000 | 1 |
| THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK | $48,000 | 1 |
| JEWISH HOME LIFECARE | $43,971 | 1 |
| InterFysio, LLC | $41,132 | 6 |
| New York Asian Women's Center | $39,832 | 4 |
| PARALLAX CENTER, INC. | $36,525 | 1 |
| RENEWAL CARE PARTNERS | $36,000 | 1 |
| DeWitt Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Inc. | $35,000 | 1 |
| CONFUCIUS SOCIAL DAY CARE CENTER | N/A | 1 |
| THE GABARRON FOUNDATION | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in New York, NY?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in New York, NY is $39,832 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in New York, NY earns 7.4% less than the national median of $43,000, or $31,840 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.