Recreation Workers pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for recreation workers is $13.49 an hour ($28,060 a year). About 2,220 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Mississippi ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.30 | $19,350 |
| 25% of workers | $10.55 | $21,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.49 | $28,060 |
| 75% of workers | $16.19 | $33,670 |
| 90% of workers | $19.57 | $40,710 |
Recreation Workers pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | $28,460 | 110 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $27,310 | 430 |
| Jackson | $24,900 | 410 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Instructional Coordinators | $61,830 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $67,330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $37,910 |
| Residential Advisors | $30,900 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,050 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $30,540 |
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