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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3,450 | $27,380 | $13.17 | |
| Alaska | 400 | $40,180 | $19.32 | |
| Arizona | 7,110 | $33,560 | $16.14 | |
| Arkansas | 1,290 | $29,180 | $14.03 | |
| California | 37,550 | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| Colorado | 4,090 | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| Connecticut | 3,930 | $35,580 | $17.11 | |
| Delaware | 670 | $30,810 | $14.81 | |
| District of Columbia | 450 | $43,140 | $20.74 | |
| Florida | 16,310 | $30,040 | $14.44 | |
| Georgia | 5,830 | $27,900 | $13.42 | |
| Hawaii | 1,530 | $33,770 | $16.23 | |
| Idaho | 910 | $31,470 | $15.13 | |
| Illinois | 10,460 | $31,420 | $15.11 | |
| Indiana | 6,230 | $27,630 | $13.28 | |
| Iowa | 2,540 | $29,880 | $14.36 | |
| Kansas | 2,720 | $28,150 | $13.54 | |
| Kentucky | 2,940 | $26,190 | $12.59 | |
| Louisiana | 3,160 | $25,710 | $12.36 | |
| Maine | 1,190 | $33,760 | $16.23 | |
| Maryland | 5,050 | $31,980 | $15.38 | |
| Massachusetts | 7,070 | $36,900 | $17.74 | |
| Michigan | 9,460 | $30,510 | $14.67 | |
| Minnesota | 5,630 | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| Mississippi | 1,290 | $28,180 | $13.55 | |
| Missouri | 6,400 | $29,290 | $14.08 | |
| Montana | 1,250 | $28,810 | $13.85 | |
| Nebraska | 2,070 | $28,670 | $13.78 | |
| Nevada | 1,650 | $32,230 | $15.50 | |
| New Hampshire | 1,420 | $30,890 | $14.85 | |
| New Jersey | 8,030 | $32,860 | $15.80 | |
| New Mexico | 1,460 | $28,780 | $13.84 | |
| New York | 16,930 | $38,940 | $18.72 | |
| North Carolina | 5,940 | $32,570 | $15.66 | |
| North Dakota | 680 | $31,940 | $15.36 | |
| Ohio | 9,840 | $28,450 | $13.68 | |
| Oklahoma | 2,100 | $27,630 | $13.28 | |
| Oregon | 2,870 | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| Pennsylvania | 8,880 | $30,530 | $14.68 | |
| Rhode Island | 750 | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| South Carolina | 7,330 | $29,320 | $14.10 | |
| South Dakota | 770 | $35,390 | $17.02 | |
| Tennessee | 3,910 | $28,020 | $13.47 | |
| Texas | 16,460 | $28,270 | $13.59 | |
| Utah | 3,800 | $27,850 | $13.39 | |
| Vermont | 650 | $34,240 | $16.46 | |
| Virginia | 7,180 | $32,370 | $15.56 | |
| Washington | 3,750 | $38,090 | $18.31 | |
| West Virginia | 980 | $29,200 | $14.04 | |
| Wisconsin | 7,110 | $28,650 | $13.78 | |
| Wyoming | 540 | $30,300 | $14.57 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to work as an educator, instructor or facilitator in parks, recreational facilities, camps and other outdoor settings. Includes instruction in leadership skills, wilderness survival skills, first aid, group processes, counseling techniques, environmental studies and instruction in recreational activities such as rock climbing, ropes courses, backpacking, kayaking and canoeing.
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
Associate Degree
Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK
Master's Degree
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR
Bachelor's Degree
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
Bachelor's Degree
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$32,020 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as recreation workers.
- Less than high school 4%
- High school graduate 25%
- College dropout 26%
- Associate’s degree 10%
- Bachelor’s degree 28%
- Master’s degree 7%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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