Recreation Workers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $36,920 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $30,280
90th percentile $52,250
Employed locally 200
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,280
    25th
    $30,280
    50th (median)
    $36,920
    75th
    $47,210
    90th
    $52,250

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Recreation Workers salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,780
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,940
    Bend, OR $38,460
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $38,380
    Minot, ND $38,080

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$30,330
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,820
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,630
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39,430
    Animal Caretakers$30,220
    Gambling Dealers$27,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Bismarck, ND is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.97 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Bismarck, ND is 4.4% above the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,280 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,280.