DOL Median (Virginia)
$39,600
vs National
-7.9%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,325
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,600
-7.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in Virginia earns $39,600 in nominal terms, which is 7.9% below the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,325 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GRAFTON SCHOOLS, INC. | $45,359 | 1 |
| Carepeople Home Health, Inc. | $33,842 | 1 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Virginia?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in Virginia is $39,600 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in Virginia earns 7.9% less than the national median of $43,000, or $39,325 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.