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Recreation Workers (39-9032) in Hartford Labor Market Area
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Hartford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,890
Mean wage$17.99
Entry wage$14.20
10th percentile wage$13.82
50th percentile wage$15.57
90th percentile wage$23.28
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Public Administration99052.4%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities31016.5%
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations31016.2%
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries1306.9%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities310$18.94
Social Assistance60$15.78
Public Administration990$15.02
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries130$14.32
Recreation Workers (39-9032)
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $15.57 $15.47 $0.10
2022$14.90+4.5%$14.80+4.5%$0.10
2021$13.73+8.5%$13.64+8.5%$0.09
2020$13.01+5.5%$12.93+5.5%$0.08
2019$12.54+3.7%$12.46+3.7%$0.08
2018$12.03+4.3%$11.95+4.3%$0.08
2017$11.61+3.6%$11.54+3.6%$0.07
2016$11.24+3.3%$11.17+3.3%$0.07
2015$10.92+3.0%$10.85+3.0%$0.07
2014$10.69+2.2%$10.62+2.2%$0.07
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $15.57 $26.35 -$10.78
2022$14.90+4.5%$25.47+3.4%-$10.57
2021$13.73+8.5%$24.10+5.7%-$10.37
2020$13.01+5.5%$23.28+3.5%-$10.26
2019$12.54+3.7%$22.62+2.9%-$10.07
2018$12.03+4.3%$21.96+3.0%-$9.92
2017$11.61+3.6%$21.33+2.9%-$9.71
2016$11.24+3.3%$20.83+2.4%-$9.59
2015$10.92+3.0%$20.30+2.6%-$9.38
2014$10.69+2.2%$19.87+2.2%-$9.18
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich-New London $17.82  330  
Danbury $17.73  190  
New Haven $15.91  810  
Bridgeport-Stamford $15.87  1,690  
Hartford $15.57  1,890  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $15.57  1,890  
Bridgeport-Stamford $15.87  1,690  
New Haven $15.91  810  
Norwich-New London $17.82  330  
Waterbury $14.25  230  
Wages in other areas
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