Recreation Workers pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for recreation workers is $18.03 an hour ($37,510 a year). About 7,940 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($36,560). Minnesota ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.16 | $29,460 |
| 25% of workers | $15.97 | $33,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.03 | $37,510 |
| 75% of workers | $21.53 | $44,770 |
| 90% of workers | $25.09 | $52,190 |
Recreation Workers pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $38,180 | 4,960 |
| Rochester | $37,280 | 230 |
| St. Cloud | $36,840 | 240 |
| Mankato | $36,440 | 190 |
| Duluth | $36,080 | 500 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $49,940 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $84,220 |
| Residential Advisors | $48,770 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $80,550 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $48,010 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $51,160 |
| Training and Development Managers | $131,680 |
| Childcare Workers | $35,520 |
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