Local Salary Data

Recreational Therapists Salary in Pennsylvania

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$37,669
2 filings
DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$37,669
vs National
-12.4%
National: $43,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,403
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$37,669
-12.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Recreational Therapists in Pennsylvania earns $37,669 in nominal terms, which is 12.4% below the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,403 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Pennsylvania

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
ZHANNA GALPERIN MD$37,6692
SOBRIETY THROUGH OUT PATIENT INCN/A1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Pennsylvania?

The median Recreational Therapists salary in Pennsylvania is $37,669 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?

A Recreational Therapists in Pennsylvania earns 12.4% less than the national median of $43,000, or $39,403 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.