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Recreational Therapists in The United States

(Especialistas en terapia recreativa)

Recreational Therapists -- Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and arts and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)29-1125.00
Career InterestsSA
Minimum education required(Bachelor)
Bachelor's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.71 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)19,800
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)21,200
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)1,100
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$30,880
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$51,130
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$77,970
Career ClusterHealth Science
(Ciencia De la Salud)
Major Occupational GroupHealthcare Practitioners and Technical

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