Recreation Workers pay in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the median pay for recreation workers is $15.18 an hour ($31,580 a year). About 2,380 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Oklahoma ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Oklahoma
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.25 | $21,330 |
| 25% of workers | $11.24 | $23,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.18 | $31,580 |
| 75% of workers | $18.35 | $38,160 |
| 90% of workers | $22.78 | $47,390 |
Recreation Workers pay in Oklahoma metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lawton | $33,830 | 40 |
| Tulsa | $33,780 | 520 |
| Oklahoma City | $28,320 | 990 |
Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Oklahoma
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $36,740 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $63,980 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $73,720 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $38,260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $37,390 |
| Residential Advisors | $35,390 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,730 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $44,520 |
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