Recreation Workers Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Recreation Workers in Missouri earn a median salary of $30,874 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.7% vs the national median of $35,380. An estimated 7,310 recreation workers are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $27,760 to $34,460 depending on location.
$30,874
Avg median salary in Missouri
$34,460
Highest paying metro
$27,760
Lowest paying metro
7,310
Employed in Missouri
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Recreation Workers salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | $34,460 | $28,890 | $40,940 | 150 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $33,870 | $28,360 | $36,510 | 110 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $33,560 | $28,650 | $38,290 | 2,380 |
| Springfield, MO | $31,520 | $27,850 | $38,320 | 420 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $31,510 | $29,300 | $37,760 | 2,970 |
| Southwest Missouri | $30,860 | $28,810 | $34,790 | 220 |
| Central Missouri | $30,280 | $27,520 | $35,910 | 290 |
| Southeast Missouri | $29,850 | $29,050 | $35,030 | 350 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $29,710 | $26,140 | $37,960 | 80 |
| North Missouri | $29,050 | $26,130 | $34,440 | 160 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $28,060 | $26,560 | $35,000 | 80 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $27,760 | $26,380 | $33,840 | 100 |