SOC 39-9032 · May 2025 · United States
Recreation Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Recreation Workers across the United States is $36,560 per year, measured over 331,490 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $46,460.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Recreation Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 67.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $46,460 and Arkansas pays $27,770.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $46,460 | 470 | |
| 2 | Washington | $44,890 | 6,380 | |
| 3 | South Dakota | $42,270 | 650 | |
| 4 | Hawaii | $41,000 | 1,590 | |
| 5 | California | $39,780 | 48,560 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $39,610 | 4,640 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $38,820 | 6,100 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $38,540 | 11,280 | |
| 9 | New York | $38,040 | 24,790 | |
| 10 | Alaska | $37,510 | 630 |
States with the most Recreation Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 48,560 | $39,780 | |
| 2 | New York | 24,790 | $38,040 | |
| 3 | Texas | 18,660 | $32,720 | |
| 4 | Florida | 18,010 | $35,490 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 17,650 | $35,480 | |
| 6 | Arizona | 12,650 | $35,800 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 12,340 | $32,420 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 11,280 | $38,540 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 10,850 | $35,090 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 9,850 | $35,710 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairbanks | $61,040 | 50 |
| 2 | San Jose | $57,580 | 2,620 |
| 3 | College Station | $47,870 | 1,170 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $46,290 | 6,510 |
| 5 | Bend | $46,230 | 290 |
| 6 | Seattle | $45,990 | 3,600 |
| 7 | Bozeman | $45,010 | 70 |
| 8 | Bellingham | $44,640 | 260 |
| 9 | Kennewick | $43,460 | 120 |
| 10 | Mount Vernon | $43,380 | 160 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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