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Recreation Workers

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Recreation Workers

National Avg Annual Salary

$37,170

National Avg Hourly Wage

$17.87

National Total Employment

309,640

Top Metro Avg Salary

$56,480

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $48,560.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 48,580 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Fairbanks-College, AK shows an average annual salary of $56,480.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 19,070 jobs.

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Top States for Recreation Workers

Ranked by average annual salary. Click the state name to open that state’s ranking page.

State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $48,560 510 Open
Alaska AK $46,400 430 Open
Washington WA $45,260 4,630 Open
South Dakota SD $43,860 570 Open
New York NY $42,120 19,550 Open
California CA $41,830 48,580 Open
Oregon OR $40,710 3,980 Open
Massachusetts MA $40,110 10,730 Open
Minnesota MN $39,870 6,430 Open
Connecticut CT $39,860 4,870 Open

Top Metro Areas for Recreation Workers

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