Recreation Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$35,380
↑ 59.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Recreation Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Recreation Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 59.9% since 2011 ($22,130 → $35,380)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $35,380
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 7.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,380 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $34,410 | +8.6% |
| 2022 | $31,680 | +6.7% |
| 2021 | $29,680 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | $28,440 | +7.9% |
| 2019 | $26,350 | +5.1% |
| 2018 | $25,060 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | $24,540 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $23,870 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $23,320 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | $22,620 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $22,390 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | $22,240 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | $22,130 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.