Recreation Workers pay in Idaho
In Idaho, the median pay for recreation workers is $14.47 an hour ($30,100 a year). About 2,080 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Idaho ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Idaho
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.17 | $21,150 |
| 25% of workers | $12.84 | $26,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.47 | $30,100 |
| 75% of workers | $18.55 | $38,590 |
| 90% of workers | $24.22 | $50,370 |
Recreation Workers pay in Idaho metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene | $31,200 | 160 |
| Boise City | $30,620 | 940 |
| Pocatello | $30,430 | 130 |
| Lewiston | $29,740 | 80 |
| Idaho Falls | $27,130 | 150 |
| Twin Falls | $26,350 | 120 |
Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 | $47,540 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $63,030 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $79,120 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $54,550 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $46,860 |
| Childcare Workers | $30,160 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $49,780 |
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