Recreation Workers pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for recreation workers is $16.50 an hour ($34,320 a year). About 5,380 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Missouri ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.75 | $28,600 |
| 25% of workers | $14.35 | $29,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.50 | $34,320 |
| 75% of workers | $18.56 | $38,600 |
| 90% of workers | $22.51 | $46,830 |
Recreation Workers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | $37,470 | 40 |
| Columbia | $36,860 | 150 |
| Jefferson City | $35,710 | 150 |
| Kansas City | $35,090 | 2,250 |
| Springfield | $34,740 | 450 |
| St. Louis | $33,750 | 2,740 |
| Cape Girardeau | $30,910 | 100 |
| Joplin | $30,190 | 90 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $41,780 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $72,080 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $71,970 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $45,180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $43,720 |
| Residential Advisors | $36,510 |
| Childcare Workers | $30,790 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $36,450 |
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