Recreation Workers pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,430 or more. The middle half of recreation workers in Grand Forks earn between $33,280 and $47,190.
- $24K10th
- $33K25th
- $37KMedian
- $47K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,800 | $3,317 | $19.13 |
| Median | $37,420 | $3,118 | $17.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,280 | $2,773 | $16.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,190 | $3,932 | $22.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Recreation Workers pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Recreation workers in Grand Forks earn 4% more than the North Dakota average ($38,340) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($38,520). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $36,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $39,800 | $37,420 | $23,580 | $55,430 | 90 |
| North Dakota | $38,340 | $37,310 | $22,250 | $54,000 | 730 |
| United States | $38,520 | $36,560 | $27,600 | $50,410 | 331,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Recreation Workers salary after taxes in Grand Forks
On the average salary of $39,800, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $34,159 a year, or $2,847 a month and $1,314 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $34,159 | $2,847 |
| Working in MN | $32,849 | $2,737 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for recreation workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $39,800 buys what about $45,925 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Recreation Workers salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 2nd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($40,290).
Highest-paying cities for recreation workers
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($61,070).
- Fairbanks, AK$61,070
- San Jose, CA$54,750
- San Francisco, CA$48,810
- Seattle, WA$47,840
- Bozeman, MT$47,520
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Recreation Workers salary in Grand Forks: questions
How much do recreation workers make an hour in Grand Forks?
$19.14 an hour on average, and $17.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level recreation workers salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the recreation workers take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $34,159 a year ($2,847 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,800.
Do recreation workers earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($38,520).
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; area Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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