Recreation Workers pay in Alaska
In Alaska, the median pay for recreation workers is $18.03 an hour ($37,510 a year). About 630 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($36,560). Alaska ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Alaska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.65 | $36,720 |
| 25% of workers | $17.76 | $36,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.03 | $37,510 |
| 75% of workers | $22.79 | $47,410 |
| 90% of workers | $31.80 | $66,140 |
Recreation Workers pay in Alaska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College | $61,040 | 50 |
| Anchorage | $37,240 | 350 |
Alaska unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,360 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $98,370 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $72,320 |
| Childcare Workers | $36,200 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $46,210 |
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