Recreational Therapists Salary in Wisconsin - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Wisconsin)

$29,910

vs National

-30.4%

National: $43,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$31,451

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$29,910

-30.4% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$43,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Recreational Therapists in Wisconsin earns $29,910 in nominal terms, which is 30.4% below the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $31,451 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Wisconsin

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
RHAPSODY ARTS CENTER, INC.	$30,000	2
LUTHERAN HOMES OF OSHKOSH	$29,910	2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Wisconsin?

The median Recreational Therapists salary in Wisconsin is $29,910 based on 3 DOL filings.

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

A Recreational Therapists in Wisconsin earns 30.4% less than the national median of $43,000, or $31,451 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.