Recreation Workers Salary in Minnesota

Recreation workers in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $40,800 a year) and the least in Duluth ($38,430), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreation workers average at $39,840 and the median at $37,510 for 7,940 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $38,520.

Recreation Workers average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$40,800
Rochester$40,680
St. Cloud$38,730
Mankato$38,520
Duluth$38,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$40,800	$38,180	$33,470	$33,599	105
Rochester	$40,680	$37,280	$34,390	$33,509	91
St. Cloud	$38,730	$36,840	$30,940	$32,046	88
Mankato	$38,520	$36,440	$32,150	$31,889	91
Duluth	$38,430	$36,080	$34,260	$31,821	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Recreation Workers salary in other states

Recreation Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9032.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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