Recreation Workers

Organize or conduct recreation activities in public facilities.

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.

Wages for Recreation Workers *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$13.59	$15.92	$18.85
Minnesota	$15.53	$18.28	$22.74
Central Minnesota	$14.82	$17.83	$22.22
Northeast Minnesota	$15.06	$17.88	$23.32
Northwest Minnesota	$13.85	$16.25	$19.3
Southeast Minnesota	$14.94	$17.42	$19.59
Southwest Minnesota	$14.02	$15.53	$18.48
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$17.05	$18.99	$24.17

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 5440 workers employed in this medium-sized career.

Where do Recreation Workers most often work?

• Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Educational Services
• Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

 

Current Demand

This career is currently in very high demand.