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Recreation Worker

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AVG. SALARY

$29,820

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$29,820

Entry Annual Wage

$19,560

Experienced Annual Wage

$42,450

Average Hourly Wage

$14.34

Entry Hourly Wage

$9.40

Experienced Hourly Wage

$20.41

Median Hourly Wage

$13.00

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Enid MSA $28,450 or $13.68/hr $20,450 or $9.83/hr $37,170 or $17.87/hr
Fort Smith AR-OK MSA $29,580 or $14.22/hr $23,000 or $11.06/hr $38,950 or $18.72/hr
Lawton MSA $31,830 or $15.30/hr $17,890 or $8.60/hr $52,930 or $25.45/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $31,280 or $15.04/hr $20,200 or $9.71/hr $45,590 or $21.92/hr
Tulsa MSA $31,550 or $15.17/hr $19,610 or $9.43/hr $44,610 or $21.45/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $29,060 or $13.97/hr $21,450 or $10.31/hr $39,020 or $18.76/hr
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $28,940 or $13.91/hr $19,130 or $9.20/hr $38,830 or $18.67/hr
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $30,610 or $14.71/hr $21,100 or $10.14/hr $45,570 or $21.91/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $25,720 or $12.37/hr $17,200 or $8.27/hr $36,390 or $17.50/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 15%
Job Openings 500 estimated annual job openings
Employment 2,800 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Northeast 210 19% 4 N/A 40
Northwest 90 11% 1 N/A 15
Southeast 310 13% 4 N/A 55
Southwest 90 0% 1 N/A 15
Tulsa MSA 290 17% 5 N/A 53
Oklahoma City MSA 760 14% 11 N/A 137

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$34,170

Average Hourly Wage

$16.43

Average Annual Range

$22,580 to $48,270

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +10%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 6170 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment medium occupation
  This was a medium sized occupation in the United States, employing 279,600 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Faster than average growth
  An increased emphasis on the importance of lifelong well-being is expected to create demand for recreation workers in a variety of settings, including fitness and recreational sports centers, country clubs, and other organizations. Parks and recreation departments may contract out the services of activity specialists. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Health care and social assistance (NAICS620000) (30.6%)
  • Local government, excluding education and hospitals (30.5%)
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS623000) (21.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (NAICS710000) (12.3%)
  • Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (NAICS623100) (11.8%)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (11.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (NAICS813000) (11.1%)
  • Other amusement and recreation industries (NAICS713900) (10.2%)
  • Educational services (NAICS610000) (8.5%)
  • Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (NAICS623300) (8.2%)
  • Civic and social organizations (NAICS813400) (7.8%)
  • Social assistance (NAICS624000) (7.4%)

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