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39-9032 Recreation Workers



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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 68045$18.17/hr$13.17/hr$15.30/hr$17.51/hr$19.60/hr$24.11/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ConstructionN/AN/A
Financial Activities30$22.78/hr
Professional and Business ServicesN/AN/A
Education and Health Services3,010$18.69/hr
Leisure and Hospitality500$18.50/hr
Other Services730$17.76/hr
Public Administration1,440$17.93/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 110$18.08/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 120$16.15/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 150$16.99/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 200$18.37/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 210$17.87/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 240$18.25/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 250$12.58/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 290$17.55/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 330$17.65/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 340$17.58/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 390$18.04/hr4.2%
Southwest Minnesota 450$17.25/hr2.8%
Southeast Minnesota 470$17.85/hr2.7%
Central Minnesota 560$18.18/hr6.2%
Northwest Balance of State 570$17.41/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 680$17.51/hr6.0%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 3,160$18.90/hr5.0%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 3,510$18.90/hrN/A
Minnesota 5,730$18.39/hr4.9%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Residential Advisors 3,370$22.42/hr2.5%
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 10,860$18.78/hr11.8%
Recreational Therapists 230$32.09/hr3.8%


  • Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
  • Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
  • Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
  • Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
  • Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
  • Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.
  • Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
  • Develop treatment goals for individuals based on their assessments.
  • Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
  • Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.