Recreation workers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$35,380
~$17/hr · ~$2,948/mo
US Jobs
328K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
3/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 3/10
The core of this occupation involves physical presence, manual instruction, and real-time interpersonal interaction in unpredictable environments like camps and community centers. While AI can assist with peripheral administrative tasks like scheduling, program planning, and creating newsletters, it cannot replace the physical supervision, safety monitoring, and emotional leadership required to manage group activities.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station-Bryan, TXBEST VALUE | $45,110 | Below avg (91.3) | $49,430 |
| Rapid City, SD | $44,150 | Below avg (90.3) | $48,894 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $54,990 | Above avg (113.1) | $48,638 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $46,480 | Average (101.2) | $45,929 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $40,230 | Below avg (90.1) | $44,655 |
| Minot, ND | $38,080 | Below avg (88.7) | $42,939 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $37,760 | Below avg (89.1) | $42,363 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $36,510 | Below avg (87.3) | $41,825 |
| Bismarck, ND | $36,920 | Below avg (89.4) | $41,319 |
| Mankato, MN | $36,190 | Below avg (87.6) | $41,291 |
| Dubuque, IA | $36,750 | Below avg (89.1) | $41,265 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $40,920 | Average (99.3) | $41,204 |
| Farmington, NM | $35,780 | Below avg (87.0) | $41,117 |
| Rochester, MN | $38,070 | Below avg (93.0) | $40,954 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $37,380 | Below avg (91.8) | $40,723 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+4% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$17/hr
Monthly Income
~$2,948/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)