Recreation Workers pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for recreation workers is $13.35 an hour ($27,770 a year). About 1,740 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Arkansas ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.39 | $23,700 |
| 25% of workers | $11.82 | $24,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.35 | $27,770 |
| 75% of workers | $17.22 | $35,830 |
| 90% of workers | $20.45 | $42,530 |
Recreation Workers pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $29,910 | 370 |
| Jonesboro | $28,140 | 60 |
| Hot Springs | $27,770 | 80 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $25,800 | 600 |
| Fort Smith | $25,690 | 130 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (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)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $36,770 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $56,100 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $67,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $39,420 |
| Residential Advisors | $38,300 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $35,210 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,450 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $42,140 |
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