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Recreation Worker Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$18.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,131/year ($2,594/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $52,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,940 Recreation Worker jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Recreation Worker salary of $37,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,131 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $37,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,321 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,870 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,188 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,131 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,594 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Minnesota?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Minnesota is $37,510 per year ($18.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,220 and $44,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $37,510, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $31,131 per year ($2,594 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 7,940 Recreation Worker jobs in Minnesota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Minnesota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Minnesota.