Careers · Recreation Workers · Washington
Recreation Workers in Washington
Recreation workers organize and lead activities such as sports, arts and crafts, music, games, and social events for groups in community centers, parks, camps, and other facilities. They design programs based on participants' interests and needs, manage schedules, and ensure activities run smoothly In Washington the median pay is $44,890 a year, 23% above the national median of $36,560.
$44,890median pay in Washington, per year
$37,420–$50,150middle half earn
6,380employed in Washington
$36,560U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against recreation workers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationService OrientationMonitoringInstructingCritical Thinking
Knowledge areas
English LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingLaw and GovernmentPsychology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Recreation Workers.
Licenses and training in Washington
Recreation Workers pay in other states
District of Columbia · $46,460South Dakota · $42,270Hawaii · $41,000California · $39,780Oregon · $39,610Colorado · $38,820Massachusetts · $38,540New York · $38,040Alaska · $37,510Minnesota · $37,510
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against recreation workers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against recreation workers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 39-9032.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.