SOC 399032

Recreation Workers

Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.

National Median

$35,380

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$35,380

Entry Level (10th pct)

$25,640

Experienced (90th pct)

$49,460

Total Employed

309,640

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$25,640 - $30,460
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$30,460 - $41,120
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$41,120 - $49,460

Highest Paying Locations for Recreation Workers

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$54,990

+55.4% vs national

Fairbanks-College, AK

$46,480

+31.4% vs national

District of Columbia

$45,760

+29.3% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$45,170

+27.7% vs national

College Station-Bryan, TX

$45,110

+27.5% vs national

Recreation Workers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$54,990	2,640
Fairbanks-College, AK	$46,480	50
District of Columbia	$45,760	510
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$45,170	2,500
College Station-Bryan, TX	$45,110	1,100
Rapid City, SD	$44,150	60
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$44,070	6,330
Washington	$43,850	4,630
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$42,830	80
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$42,800	240
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$42,630	280
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$42,010	140
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$41,830	180
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$41,530	110
South Dakota	$41,380	570
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$41,340	380
Longview-Kelso, WA	$40,920	60
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$40,770	240
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$40,560	120
Sioux Falls, SD-MN	$40,230	170
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$40,060	80
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$39,840	110
Alaska	$39,830	430
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$39,780	2,460
Bellingham, WA	$39,780	160
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$39,510	160
Barnstable Town, MA	$39,300	340
Napa, CA	$39,220	230
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$39,150	200
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$38,940	1,730
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$38,900	350
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$38,500	4,260
Bend, OR	$38,460	170
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$38,410	380
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$38,380	160
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$38,350	2,820
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$38,330	250
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$38,180	3,690
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$38,160	2,320
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$38,160	860
Minot, ND	$38,080	50
Rochester, MN	$38,070	220
Yuba City, CA	$38,020	80
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$38,010	190
Walla Walla, WA	$37,960	40
North Dakota	$37,920	930
Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area	$37,900	310
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$37,810	280
Yakima, WA	$37,810	150
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$37,800	80

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Recreation Workers?

The national median annual salary for Recreation Workers is $35,380, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Recreation Workerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Recreation Workerss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $54,990.

How much can an experienced Recreation Workers make?

Top-earning Recreation Workerss (90th percentile) make $49,460 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.