DOL Median (North Carolina)
$52,000
vs National
+20.9%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,336
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,000
+20.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in North Carolina earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 20.9% above the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,336 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DREAMWEAVERS UNLIMITED, INC. | $52,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in North Carolina?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in North Carolina is $52,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in North Carolina earns 20.9% more than the national median of $43,000, or $54,336 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.