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Occupation ยท SOC 29-1125

Recreational Therapists: can it be done remotely?

Yes, usuallyTeleworkable share: 67%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of recreational therapists can typically be done from home. The score of 67% means only part of the detailed job titles in this group were judged teleworkable. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 15,060 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $60,280 ($28.98 an hour).

US employment

15,060

Median annual wage

$60,280

Mean annual wage

$65,350

Median hourly wage

$28.98

Education and training

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

4

Considerable preparation

Entry levelRemote jobs that pay $50,000 to $75,000

Pay by state

Top 5 by nominal pay

  1. California$96,530
  2. District of Columbia$92,010
  3. Washington$78,620
  4. Nevada$77,450
  5. New Hampshire$74,780

Top 5 after cost of living

  1. California$87,180
  2. District of Columbia$83,720
  3. Nevada$77,470
  4. Washington$73,470
  5. New Hampshire$71,790
Full pay-by-state comparison

Step up: related remote jobs that pay more

OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Marriage and Family Therapists$63,780$3,500 (+5.8%)5Master's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California1,780
  2. 2. New York1,310
  3. 3. Texas1,030
  4. 4. Pennsylvania750
  5. 5. Kansas710
  6. 6. Florida560
  7. 7. Virginia560
  8. 8. North Carolina480
  9. 9. Michigan450
  10. 10. Wisconsin430

States that pay the most

  1. 1. California$96,530
  2. 2. District of Columbia$92,010
  3. 3. Washington$78,620
  4. 4. Nevada$77,450
  5. 5. New Hampshire$74,780
  6. 6. Minnesota$67,300
  7. 7. New Jersey$64,880
  8. 8. Oregon$64,000
  9. 9. Illinois$63,610
  10. 10. New York$63,520

Median annual wage. Based on 47 states and territories with published figures.

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