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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
Southeast Minnesota 52038$19.07/hr$13.92/hr$15.13/hr$17.91/hr$22.08/hr$24.97/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Trade, Transportation and Utilities320$15.85/hr
Financial ActivitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services20$29.40/hr
Education and Health Services3,500$19.05/hr
Leisure and Hospitality1,280$14.86/hr
Other Services930$18.62/hr
Public Administration1,860$19.20/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 90$18.45/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 150$18.22/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 190$17.96/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 230$18.33/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 230$18.37/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 240$18.16/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 280$17.25/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 430$17.14/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 500$17.78/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 520$17.91/hr2.7%
Southwest Balance of State 540$17.86/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 550$17.97/hr4.2%
Southwest Minnesota 670$17.68/hr2.8%
Northwest Balance of State 670$17.84/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 780$17.87/hr6.0%
Central Minnesota 810$18.38/hr6.2%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 4,570$18.81/hr5.0%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 4,960$18.83/hrN/A
Minnesota 7,940$18.49/hr4.9%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Residential Advisors 3,410$24.04/hr2.5%
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 10,320$21.46/hr11.8%
Recreational Therapists 250$37.74/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.