How much does a recreation worker make in Missouri?
$34,320a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Missouri. That is $16.50 an hour or $2,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.50
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $34,320Highest 10%: $46,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $29,850 | $14.35 | |
| Median | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 75th | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| 90th | $46,830 | $22.51 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Joseph, MO | $37,470 |
| Columbia, MO | $36,860 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $35,710 |
| Kansas City, MO | $35,090 |
| Springfield, MO | $34,740 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,750 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,910 |
| Joplin, MO | $30,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 26. Michigan | $35,090 |
| 27. Montana | $35,090 |
| 28. Nebraska | $34,590 |
| 29. Missouri | $34,320 |
| 30. Delaware | $33,790 |
| 31. Iowa | $33,700 |
| 32. Tennessee | $33,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $16.50 ($34,320 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $34,320 against $36,560 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Missouri rank for recreation worker pay?
Missouri ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri 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.