How much does a recreation worker make in Minnesota?
$37,510a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Minnesota. That is $18.03 an hour or $3,126 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.03
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,460Median: $37,510Highest 10%: $52,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,460 | $14.16 | |
| 25th | $33,220 | $15.97 | |
| Median | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| 75th | $44,770 | $21.52 | |
| 90th | $52,190 | $25.09 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $40,050 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $38,180 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 8. Massachusetts | $38,540 |
| 9. New York | $38,040 |
| 10. Alaska | $37,510 |
| 11. Minnesota | $37,510 |
| 12. Maine | $37,450 |
| 13. Vermont | $37,450 |
| 14. North Dakota | $37,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $18.03 ($37,510 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $37,510 against $36,560 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for recreation worker pay?
Minnesota ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays recreation workers the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $40,050 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.