DOL Median (Washington)
$35,381
vs National
-17.7%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$30,873
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,381
-17.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in Washington earns $35,381 in nominal terms, which is 17.7% below the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $30,873 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FAIRMONT MANOR CARE CENTER | $35,381 | 2 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Washington?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in Washington is $35,381 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in Washington earns 17.7% less than the national median of $43,000, or $30,873 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.