Recreation Workers pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for recreation workers is $15.27 an hour ($31,760 a year). About 2,990 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Kansas ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.65 | $22,160 |
| 25% of workers | $12.88 | $26,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.27 | $31,760 |
| 75% of workers | $17.59 | $36,580 |
| 90% of workers | $21.75 | $45,250 |
Recreation Workers pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $31,760 | 210 |
| Topeka | $31,040 | 190 |
| Manhattan | $29,900 | 90 |
| Wichita | $29,170 | 690 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (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 Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $42,570 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $64,750 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $79,260 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $41,980 |
| Recreational Therapists | $40,010 |
| Residential Advisors | $37,680 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,240 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $35,900 |
Other job titles for this job
Open recreation workers jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring recreation workers? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.