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Recreation/Vreative Arts Therapist - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Recreation/Vreative Arts Therapist"
How much does a Recreation/Vreative Arts Therapist in the federal government get paid? $81,883.61* *Based on the 2022 average.Recreation/Vreative Arts Therapist was the 166th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 1,031 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Recreation/creative Arts Therapist, with an average salary of $81,883.
Government Recreation/creative Arts Therapist jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Recreation/creative Arts Therapist job is GS-6, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-15. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions fall under this job category. Due to the growing focus of them STEM fields, individuals in this job category tend to advance more quickly than employees in the other job categories. Jobs in this category are being added quickly and many organizations have trouble finding qualified individuals. Individuals in this job category typically recieve pormotions of 2 grade increases at a time until they reach GS-12.
Agencies that have hired a Recreation/Vreative Arts Therapist
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1,002 | $81,882.64 |
| National Institutes of Health | 13 | $92,647.46 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 10 | $69,695.20 |
| Armed Forces Retirement Home | 3 | $81,713.67 |
| Indian Health Service | 3 | $76,362.33 |
Recreation/Vreative Arts Therapist Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Recreation/Vreative Arts Therapist is $81,883.61. The highest paid Recreation/Vreative Arts Therapist made $159,823 in 2022.
Common Recreation/Vreative Arts Therapist Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Recreation/creative Arts Therapist Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 1,019 |
| GL - Gs Employees In Grades 3 Through 10 Paid A Law Enforcement Officer Special Base Rate | 10 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not Elsewhere Specified | 2 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $36,070.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-6, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Professional and Scientific |
| Occupation Family: | 0600 MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-6 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Biology | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Agricultural Engineering | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Financial Clerical and Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Naval Architecture | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Tax Examining | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Recreation/creative Arts Therapist Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for a Recreation/Vreative Arts Therapist was $54,800. Since then, the average pay has increased to $81,884 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0638.