SOC 39-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Recreation Workers — Central Missouri
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Recreation Workers in Central Missouri, MO is $31,200 per year, 14.7% below the national median of $36,560.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Recreation Workers in Central Missouri, MO is $31,200 per year, 14.7% below the national median of $36,560. Half of workers earn between $28,810 and $37,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,760 and the ninetieth at $43,940.
The area has 370 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, St. Joseph records the highest median at $37,470. Of the 371 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 344th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,760 | −21.3% |
| 25th | $28,810 | −21.2% |
| Median (50th) | $31,200 | −14.7% |
| 75th | $37,790 | +3.4% |
| 90th | $43,940 | +20.2% |
| Mean | $34,680 | −5.1% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Joseph | $37,470 | 40 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $36,860 | 150 | |
| 3 | Jefferson City | $35,710 | 150 | |
| 4 | Kansas City | $35,090 | 2,250 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $34,740 | 450 | |
| 6 | St. Louis | $33,750 | 2,740 | |
| 7 | Cape Girardeau | $30,910 | 100 | |
| 8 | Joplin | $30,190 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $31,200 goes as far as $34,361 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$31,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,361US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,200 a year, 14.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,760 to $43,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. Joseph, at $37,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Recreation Workers in Central Missouri, MO?
The median annual wage is $31,200, or $15.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $36,560, so pay in Central Missouri, MO is 14.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Central Missouri, MO earns more than $43,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in St. Joseph, at $37,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in Central Missouri, MO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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