Recreation Workers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $31,520 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.16
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $46,420
Employed locally 420
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $27,850
    50th (median)
    $31,520
    75th
    $38,320
    90th
    $46,420

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Recreation Workers salary is 49% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,900
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $38,010
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $37,810
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,800
    Vermont $37,160

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$28,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,670
    Animal Caretakers$28,290
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,280
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38,240
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Springfield, MO is $15.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.28 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Springfield, MO is 10.9% below 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,850.