How much does a recreation worker make in Kansas?
$31,760a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Kansas. That is $15.27 an hour or $2,647 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.27
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,160Median: $31,760Highest 10%: $45,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,160 | $10.65 | |
| 25th | $26,780 | $12.88 | |
| Median | $31,760 | $15.27 | |
| 75th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 90th | $45,250 | $21.75 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Joseph, MO | $37,470 |
| Kansas City, MO | $35,090 |
| Lawrence, KS | $31,760 |
| Topeka, KS | $31,040 |
| Joplin, MO | $30,190 |
| Manhattan, KS | $29,900 |
| Wichita, KS | $29,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 37. Ohio | $32,420 |
| 38. Kentucky | $32,400 |
| 39. New Mexico | $31,900 |
| 40. Kansas | $31,760 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $31,580 |
| 42. South Carolina | $31,420 |
| 43. Wyoming | $30,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $15.27 ($31,760 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $31,760 against $36,560 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Kansas rank for recreation worker pay?
Kansas ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays recreation workers the most?
St. Joseph, MO-KS, with a median of $37,470 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.