Recreation Worker salary
From 13 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 39-9032: Recreation Workers
Recreation Worker H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 13 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Recreation Worker jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 39-9032, Recreation Workers). The median base salary is $39,520, 68% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $34,320 and $44,000.
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Percentiles from certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Metro areas with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Recreation Worker does
Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.
Typical tasks
- Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
- Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
- Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
- Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
- Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
- Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Recreation Workers (39-9032.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Recreation Workers), the median annual wage was $36,560 in May 2025, with 331,490 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $39,520, 8% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,464 | $27,600 |
| 25th percentile | $34,320 | $31,780 |
| Median | $39,520 | $36,560 |
| 75th percentile | $44,000 | $43,470 |
| 90th percentile | $51,500 | $50,410 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $32,464 |
| 25th | $34,320 |
| 50th (median) | $39,520 |
| 75th | $44,000 |
| 90th | $51,500 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Recreation Worker make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Recreation Worker jobs is $39,520 (13 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $34,320 and $44,000.
Do H-1B Recreation Workers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($39,520) is 8% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($36,560, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.