U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Armed Forces Retirement Home / Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist

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Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Armed Forces Retirement Home, U.S. Federal Government

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

5 employees hold this title in Armed Forces Retirement Home. Median total compensation for the role is $77,771, above the department median of $63,510.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $410.8K
Role median: $77,771
Agency median: $63,510
Comparison: Above

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This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Armed Forces Retirement Home, the median of $77,771 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Health and Human Services

$100,605 · 18

Department of Veterans Affairs

$92,107 · 1,250

Median total compensation for the Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Carol Mitchell

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Armed Forces Retirement Home

2025 total comp

$107,156

Sub-department: Armed Forces Retirement Home
Base pay: $107,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,156
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,156
Agency Code (OPM): RH
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RH00
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,003
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Carol Mitchell works as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist for Armed Forces Retirement Home based in Washington, District of Columbia. Carol earned $107,156 in 2025. Their pay grade is 11.

Susan Bergman

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Armed Forces Retirement Home

2026 total comp

$86,091

Sub-department: Armed Forces Retirement Home
Base pay: $86,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,091
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Gulfport
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: S

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,091
Agency Code (OPM): RH
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RH00
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,544
Duty Station Code: 281020047
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Susan Bergman is a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Armed Forces Retirement Home based in Gulfport, Mississippi. 2026 total compensation came to $86,091. They are classified at grade 10.

Yeonjoo Ahn

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Armed Forces Retirement Home

2026 total comp

$77,771

Sub-department: Armed Forces Retirement Home
Base pay: $77,771
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,771
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,771
Agency Code (OPM): RH
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RH00
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,064
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Yeonjoo Ahn holds the role of Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Armed Forces Retirement Home based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,771. Their pay grade is 10.

Nicole Kelly

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Armed Forces Retirement Home

2025 total comp

$71,782

Sub-department: Armed Forces Retirement Home
Base pay: $71,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,782
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Gulfport
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: Mccullough

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,782
Agency Code (OPM): RH
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RH00
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,321
Duty Station Code: 281020047
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Nicole Kelly works as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist for Armed Forces Retirement Home based in Gulfport, Mississippi. Nicole earned $71,782 in 2025. Their pay grade is 10.

Lisa Brackeen

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Armed Forces Retirement Home

2026 total comp

$67,970

Sub-department: Armed Forces Retirement Home
Base pay: $67,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,970
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Gulfport
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: Michelle Ngu

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,970
Agency Code (OPM): RH
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RH00
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,064
Duty Station Code: 281020047
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Lisa Brackeen holds the role of Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Armed Forces Retirement Home based in Gulfport, Mississippi. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,970. Their pay grade is 10.