Local Salary Data

Recreational Therapists Salary in Virginia

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

Local Median
$39,600
2 filings
DOL Median (Virginia)
$39,600
vs National
-7.9%
National: $43,000
BLS 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

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
GRAFTON SCHOOLS, INC.$45,3591
Carepeople Home Health, Inc.$33,8421

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.