Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Recreation Worker Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $34,300 This is the median salary for this occupation. Recreation workers design and lead activities to help people stay active, improve fitness, and have fun. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Recreation Worker Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 180 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 180 openings per year are projected for Recreation Worker. +16.8% Employment Change Employment for Recreation Worker is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.8% between 2025 and 2030. $16.51 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $16.51/hour. Entry level workers are paid $11.59, while experienced workers are paid $18.92. The median wage is below the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 713 Recreation Worker in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 833. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Recreation Worker are Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support, Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Recreation Worker include Public Safety and Security, Customer and Personal Service, and Education and Training. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Recreation Worker is Bachelor's. 50% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
