Recreation Worker Salary in Arkansas: $32,000 Average

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Average base salary, Arkansas

$32,000 / year

≈ $2,650 per month · $15.38 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Arkansas · median $28,500

25th percentile
$25,500Average
$32,00075th percentile
$37,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Recreation Worker salary by state

Alabama$31,500

Alaska$47,000

Arizona$41,000

Arkansas$32,000

California$45,000

Colorado$42,500

Connecticut$42,500

Delaware$37,000

District of Columbia$52,000

Florida$39,000

Georgia$36,000

Hawaii$42,500

Idaho$35,500

Illinois$39,000

Indiana$34,000

Iowa$36,000

Kansas$34,000

Kentucky$35,000

Louisiana$32,500

Maine$41,500

Maryland$42,500

Massachusetts$43,000

Michigan$38,500

Minnesota$41,000

Mississippi$30,000

Missouri$37,500

Montana$40,000

Nebraska$38,000

Nevada$36,000

New Hampshire$40,500

New Jersey$41,000

New Mexico$38,000

New York$43,500

North Carolina$36,500

North Dakota$39,500

Ohio$35,500

Oklahoma$34,500

Oregon$44,500

Pennsylvania$39,500

Rhode Island$41,000

South Carolina$35,000

South Dakota$45,500

Tennessee$36,500

Texas$37,000

Utah$36,000

Vermont$41,500

Virginia$40,000

Washington$47,500

West Virginia$35,500

Wisconsin$38,500

Wyoming$35,500

About this role

Recreation Worker is a professional role in the Personal Care and Service job family, focused on Recreation Worker work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Recreation Workers do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.

Top skills: Speaking Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Coordination Active Listening Monitoring

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Recreation Worker salary by industry

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

116,040 workers

$40,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

113,060 workers

$41,000

Health Care and Social Assistance

98,500 workers

$40,500

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

41,240 workers

$36,500

Other Services (except Public Administration)

29,820 workers

$38,500

Educational Services

29,330 workers

$41,000

Accommodation and Food Services

11,350 workers

$37,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

10,840 workers

$42,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Recreation Worker pays 17% below the average across 32 roles in the Personal Care and Service job family (family average $48,000).

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Gambling Service Workers, All Other$43,000

Childcare Worker$36,000

Concierge$44,000

Tour and Travel Guides$45,000

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Recreation Worker make?

The average base salary for a Recreation Worker in the United States is $40,000 per year, or about $19.23 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $33,000 and $45,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Personal Care and Service roles?

The Personal Care and Service job family averages $48,000 across 32 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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