DOL Median (Texas)
$43,243
vs National
+0.6%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,649
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,243
+0.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in Texas earns $43,243 in nominal terms, which is 0.6% above the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,649 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ASSURANCE HEALTH SYSTEM | $54,998 | 2 |
| DAHN YOGA & HEALTH CENTERS, INC. | $50,000 | 11 |
| HORSE BOY FOUNDATION | $44,678 | 1 |
| Body & Brain Yoga and Health Centers, Inc. | $43,000 | 7 |
| BAYES ACHIEVEMENT CENTER, INC. | $39,052 | 2 |
| THERAPEUTIC LIFE SKILLS, INC. | $35,142 | 2 |
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ST LOUIS, MO · $178,750Atascadero, CA · $75,120Patton, CA · $74,586Granada Hills, CA · $73,000Coalinga, CA · $71,616Top-Paying Roles in Texas
Emergency Medicine Physicians · $551,200Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · $525,000Physicians, Pathologists · $420,000Physicians, All Other · $290,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $250,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Texas?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in Texas is $43,243 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in Texas earns 0.6% more than the national median of $43,000, or $46,649 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.