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How much does a recreation worker make in Minneapolis?

$38,180a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $18.36 an hour or $3,182 a month.

Hourly
$18.36
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
48 of 387
Jobs in the area
4,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,570Median: $38,180Highest 10%: $56,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,570$14.22
25th$33,470$16.09
Median$38,180$18.36
75th$45,350$21.80
90th$56,110$26.98

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Sioux Falls, SD$40,050
Grand Forks, ND$37,420
Rochester, MN$37,280
Fargo, ND$37,190
St. Cloud, MN$36,840
Mankato, MN$36,440
Duluth, MN$36,080
La Crosse, WI$34,980
Recreation Worker salary in Minnesota Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Minneapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$64,240
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$54,130
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$52,580
Residential Advisor$52,410
Mortician$52,090
Costume Attendant$52,000
Hairdresser$46,310
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$44,790
Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner$43,680
Animal Trainer$41,830
Salaries for every job in Minneapolis, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Minneapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $18.36 ($38,180 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?

Yes: $38,180 against $36,560 nationally, 4% more.

How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $37,510, so Minneapolis pays 2% more.

Where does Minneapolis rank for recreation worker pay?

48 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Minneapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,110 or more.

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.