As of May 2014, the average Recreation Workers brought home just shy of $23,320 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But earnings vary greatly by location, as employers must offer higher wages in certain areas of the country to attract qualified candidates. On average, the highest wages paid in Recreation Workers were in District of Columbia, Alaska, Hawaii, Vermont, Nevada.
Salary: $17,660 – $40,880
Min. Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Job Outlook 2014-24: 10% (Faster than average)
Related Careers: Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners, Social Workers, School and Career Counselors, Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
| Highest Paying States for Recreation Workers | |
| State | Salary (hourly) |
| 1. District of Columbia | $24.30 |
| 2. Alaska | $21.20 |
| 3. Hawaii | $16.50 |
| 4. Vermont | $16.14 |
| 5. Nevada | $15.15 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Data extracted on October 29, 2016
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