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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 55039$18.69/hr$13.64/hr$15.29/hr$17.51/hr$20.90/hr$25.36/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ConstructionN/AN/A
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Financial ActivitiesN/AN/A
Education and Health Services3,190$18.60/hr
Leisure and Hospitality490$16.81/hr
Other Services590$17.87/hr
Public Administration2,140$18.19/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 100$15.56/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 140$17.69/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 150$18.16/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 220$18.62/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 220$17.30/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 240$16.39/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 260$18.46/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 390$17.24/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 450$17.41/hr4.2%
Southeast Balance of State 450$16.77/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 460$17.37/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 550$17.51/hr2.7%
Southwest Minnesota 580$17.04/hr2.8%
Northwest Balance of State 600$17.42/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 730$17.65/hr6.2%
Northwest Minnesota 730$17.44/hr6.0%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 3,310$18.68/hr5.0%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 3,690$18.67/hrN/A
Minnesota 6,430$18.34/hr4.9%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Residential Advisors 3,580$22.88/hr2.5%
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 10,830$18.84/hr11.8%
Recreational Therapists 240$32.81/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.