Recreation Workers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for recreation workers is $17.58 an hour ($36,560 a year). About 331,490 people work in this job there.
Pay range for recreation workers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.27 | $27,600 |
| 25% of workers | $15.28 | $31,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.58 | $36,560 |
| 75% of workers | $20.90 | $43,470 |
| 90% of workers | $24.24 | $50,410 |
Best-paying states for recreation workers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $46,460 | 470 |
| Washington | $44,890 | 6,380 |
| South Dakota | $42,270 | 650 |
| Hawaii | $41,000 | 1,590 |
| California | $39,780 | 48,560 |
| Oregon | $39,610 | 4,640 |
| Colorado | $38,820 | 6,100 |
| Massachusetts | $38,540 | 11,280 |
| New York | $38,040 | 24,790 |
| Minnesota | $37,510 | 7,940 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $28,360
- Alaska · $37,510
- Arizona · $35,800
- Arkansas · $27,770
- California · $39,780
- Colorado · $38,820
- Connecticut · $36,610
- Delaware · $33,790
- Florida · $35,490
- Georgia · $32,540
- Hawaii · $41,000
- Idaho · $30,100
- Illinois · $35,480
- Indiana · $30,190
- Iowa · $33,700
- Kansas · $31,760
- Kentucky · $32,400
- Louisiana · $28,580
- Maine · $37,450
- Maryland · $37,200
- Massachusetts · $38,540
- Michigan · $35,090
- Minnesota · $37,510
- Mississippi · $28,060
- Missouri · $34,320
- Montana · $35,090
- Nebraska · $34,590
- Nevada · $30,150
- New Hampshire · $37,040
- New Jersey · $36,880
- New Mexico · $31,900
- New York · $38,040
- North Carolina · $32,720
- North Dakota · $37,310
- Ohio · $32,420
- Oklahoma · $31,580
- Oregon · $39,610
- Pennsylvania · $35,710
- Rhode Island · $36,340
- South Carolina · $31,420
- South Dakota · $42,270
- Tennessee · $33,580
- Texas · $32,720
- Utah · $32,890
- Vermont · $37,450
- Virginia · $36,120
- Washington · $44,890
- West Virginia · $29,710
- Wisconsin · $35,530
- Wyoming · $30,720
Education, experience and outlook for recreation workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 67,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $45,930 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $77,440 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $80,390 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $48,590 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $46,850 |
| Residential Advisors | $42,240 |
| Training and Development Managers | $133,000 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $79,520 |
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