U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsConduct 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.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 293,430 | 1.0 % | $12.15 | $25,270 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.92 | $8.82 | $10.70 | $14.04 | $18.49 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,470 | $18,340 | $22,260 | $29,200 | $38,460 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 101,410 | 1.81 | $12.41 | $25,820 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 33,760 | 2.04 | $12.12 | $25,220 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 32,080 | 8.27 | $10.97 | $22,810 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 23,750 | 2.23 | $10.75 | $22,360 |
| Individual and Family Services | 22,400 | 1.85 | $11.65 | $24,240 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | 4,730 | 10.59 | $11.32 | $23,540 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 32,080 | 8.27 | $10.97 | $22,810 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 23,750 | 2.23 | $10.75 | $22,360 |
| Community Care Facilities for the Elderly | 15,590 | 2.11 | $12.47 | $25,930 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 33,760 | 2.04 | $12.12 | $25,220 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 3,580 | 0.18 | $21.51 | $44,740 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 2,900 | 0.13 | $18.67 | $38,830 |
| Offices of Physicians | 70 | (7) | $15.17 | $31,550 |
| Consumer Goods Rental | 70 | 0.04 | $14.51 | $30,170 |
| Activities Related to Real Estate | 1,240 | 0.23 | $14.29 | $29,720 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 35,880 | 2.56 | 1.11 | $12.46 | $25,930 |
| New York | 25,280 | 3.03 | 1.31 | $13.15 | $27,350 |
| Florida | 20,610 | 2.90 | 1.26 | $11.60 | $24,120 |
| Illinois | 16,050 | 2.90 | 1.26 | $11.56 | $24,040 |
| Ohio | 16,040 | 3.26 | 1.41 | $11.33 | $23,560 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 1,100 | 3.84 | 1.66 | $14.63 | $30,430 |
| Connecticut | 5,770 | 3.61 | 1.56 | $14.52 | $30,200 |
| Ohio | 16,040 | 3.26 | 1.41 | $11.33 | $23,560 |
| Rhode Island | 1,440 | 3.22 | 1.39 | $11.80 | $24,540 |
| New York | 25,280 | 3.03 | 1.31 | $13.15 | $27,350 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 990 | 1.56 | 0.67 | $20.77 | $43,190 |
| Alaska | 540 | 1.75 | 0.76 | $16.99 | $35,340 |
| Wyoming | 630 | 2.32 | 1.00 | $15.85 | $32,970 |
| Hawaii | 1,500 | 2.62 | 1.13 | $15.53 | $32,300 |
| Vermont | 1,100 | 3.84 | 1.66 | $14.63 | $30,430 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 14,550 | 2.92 | 1.27 | $13.89 | $28,890 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 10,880 | 2.85 | 1.23 | $12.13 | $25,220 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 10,130 | 2.86 | 1.24 | $11.70 | $24,340 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 5,300 | 2.32 | 1.00 | $15.42 | $32,080 |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH | 4,530 | 4.68 | 2.03 | $11.52 | $23,970 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 3,950 | 2.19 | 0.95 | $13.27 | $27,610 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 3,670 | 2.96 | 1.28 | $11.82 | $24,590 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 3,430 | 2.07 | 0.90 | $13.91 | $28,930 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 3,340 | 2.66 | 1.15 | $10.73 | $22,320 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 3,290 | 1.95 | 0.85 | $12.60 | $26,220 |