Recreation Workers pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for recreation workers is $18.67 an hour ($38,820 a year). About 6,100 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($36,560). Colorado ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.94 | $31,080 |
| 25% of workers | $16.50 | $34,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.67 | $38,820 |
| 75% of workers | $21.18 | $44,050 |
| 90% of workers | $25.76 | $53,580 |
Recreation Workers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $39,640 | 3,110 |
| Boulder | $39,260 | 370 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $37,930 | 350 |
| Colorado Springs | $37,600 | 520 |
| Greeley | $37,350 | 230 |
| Grand Junction | $34,350 | 190 |
| Pueblo | $31,970 | 160 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (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 Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,690 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $82,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $54,530 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $97,440 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $47,840 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $97,000 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,980 |
| Residential Advisors | $44,750 |
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