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Recreation Workers is a notable career in the 39 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Recreation Workers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 39-9032 |
| title | Recreation Workers |
| onet code | 39-9032.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 39 |
| tot emp | 309,640 |
| a mean | 37,170 |
| a median | 35,380 |
| a pct10 | 25,640 |
| a pct25 | 30,460 |
| a pct75 | 41,120 |
| a pct90 | 49,460 |
| h mean | 17 |
| h median | 17 |
The day-to-day work of a recreation workers typically centers on enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Speaking, and Social Perceptiveness. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.71 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working recreation workers, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (62.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 62% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $45,760 and lowest in Arkansas at $26,520 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Washington, South Dakota, Alaska, North Dakota) average $41,748. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $45,760 | $48,560 | $36,730 | $63,870 | 510 |
| Washington | $43,850 | $45,260 | $34,580 | $59,200 | 4,630 |
| South Dakota | $41,380 | $43,860 | $31,080 | $63,410 | 570 |
| Alaska | $39,830 | $46,400 | $32,090 | $71,990 | 430 |
| North Dakota | $37,920 | $39,250 | $25,610 | $51,670 | 930 |
| California | $37,580 | $41,830 | $34,160 | $54,490 | 48,580 |
| Minnesota | $37,500 | $39,870 | $28,880 | $54,350 | 6,430 |
| Oregon | $37,440 | $40,710 | $31,310 | $51,100 | 3,980 |
| New York | $37,270 | $42,120 | $31,510 | $57,150 | 19,550 |
| Vermont | $37,160 | $38,960 | $30,620 | $49,260 | 840 |
| Colorado | $37,110 | $39,610 | $29,990 | $51,800 | 4,900 |
| Massachusetts | $36,960 | $40,110 | $31,510 | $49,080 | 10,730 |
| Rhode Island | $36,080 | $37,610 | $29,120 | $50,080 | 710 |
| Maine | $35,920 | $38,850 | $29,490 | $50,410 | 1,280 |
| New Jersey | $35,720 | $38,540 | $31,470 | $48,050 | 8,040 |
| Connecticut | $35,520 | $39,860 | $32,640 | $49,510 | 4,870 |
| Arizona | $35,340 | $38,410 | $30,070 | $53,680 | 11,820 |
| Virginia | $35,260 | $37,930 | $26,820 | $52,870 | 8,260 |
| New Hampshire | $35,180 | $36,730 | $23,500 | $51,040 | 2,020 |
| Maryland | $34,200 | $37,180 | $31,200 | $48,580 | 4,000 |
| Florida | $34,070 | $36,740 | $26,660 | $48,960 | 16,720 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,050 | $36,310 | $22,550 | $53,480 | 10,540 |
| Wisconsin | $33,910 | $34,130 | $23,290 | $44,710 | 6,320 |
| Illinois | $33,830 | $35,940 | $29,120 | $45,270 | 16,150 |
| Michigan | $33,520 | $34,800 | $25,210 | $45,330 | 11,370 |
| Montana | $33,310 | $35,380 | $26,310 | $47,480 | 990 |
| Hawaii | $32,610 | $36,770 | $29,690 | $42,700 | 1,590 |
| North Carolina | $31,680 | $34,140 | $21,210 | $49,000 | 9,020 |
| Tennessee | $31,620 | $33,170 | $22,100 | $44,740 | 3,150 |
| Georgia | $31,520 | $34,010 | $20,810 | $48,630 | 7,610 |
| New Mexico | $31,510 | $35,650 | $25,280 | $49,910 | 870 |
| South Carolina | $31,370 | $33,700 | $20,960 | $47,260 | 4,400 |
| Texas | $31,290 | $34,920 | $21,910 | $49,190 | 16,590 |
| Wyoming | $31,200 | $33,830 | $23,370 | $48,040 | 600 |
| Delaware | $31,190 | $33,840 | $27,560 | $45,570 | 1,120 |
| Kentucky | $31,100 | $32,510 | $22,350 | $43,580 | 2,390 |
| Utah | $31,060 | $33,180 | $21,490 | $46,970 | 5,950 |
| Ohio | $31,030 | $32,990 | $23,450 | $45,730 | 12,310 |
| Missouri | $30,910 | $34,160 | $25,860 | $46,190 | 5,530 |
| Oklahoma | $30,650 | $31,980 | $20,110 | $44,600 | 2,270 |
| Iowa | $30,460 | $33,320 | $22,690 | $45,900 | 2,570 |
| Kansas | $30,370 | $31,270 | $20,900 | $43,580 | 3,430 |
| Nebraska | $30,110 | $32,190 | $24,960 | $43,350 | 1,870 |
| Indiana | $29,140 | $32,980 | $22,040 | $46,920 | 6,150 |
| Nevada | $29,130 | $33,630 | $25,030 | $48,840 | 2,600 |
| Idaho | $29,120 | $33,420 | $20,930 | $51,280 | 1,820 |
| West Virginia | $29,050 | $35,270 | $22,440 | $61,540 | 1,670 |
| Alabama | $27,320 | $29,380 | $19,170 | $43,680 | 4,640 |
| Mississippi | $27,200 | $27,560 | $18,500 | $37,920 | 2,130 |
| Louisiana | $26,530 | $28,500 | $18,150 | $40,030 | 2,730 |
| Arkansas | $26,520 | $29,720 | $23,440 | $41,710 | 1,680 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for recreation workers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Activities Aide or Activities Assistant frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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