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SOC 39-9032·Personal Care & Service
Recreation Workers
Median wage
$38,332
10-yr outlook
+21.5%by 2032
Openings / year
4,100
Workers in NY
19,550
How pay grows with experience
Recreation Workers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $33,960 |
| Median (typical) | $38,332 |
| Experienced | $48,003 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Recreation Workers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $41,325 |
| Long Island | $39,645 |
| Hudson Valley | $38,808 |
| North Country | $38,201 |
| Finger Lakes | $36,326 |
| Capital Region | $35,678 |
| Southern Tier | $35,474 |
| Central New York | $35,139 |
| Mohawk Valley | $34,557 |
| Western New York | $33,045 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Personal Care & Service) and pay more than a Recreation Workers. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Tour and Travel Guides$38,577 median (+$246) · +14.5% by 2032
- Funeral Attendants$38,973 median (+$642) · +24.2% by 2032
- Residential Advisors$45,681 median (+$7,349) · +24.7% by 2032
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$46,484 median (+$8,152) · +21.8% by 2032
- Animal Trainers$46,760 median (+$8,428) · +8.5% by 2032
- Skincare Specialists$47,068 median (+$8,737) · +20.8% by 2032
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