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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 87 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 96 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 94 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 94 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,204 | $18.85 | +7.9% |
| 2024 | $36,323 | $17.46 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $34,545 | $16.61 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $33,828 | $16.26 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $32,904 | $15.82 | +2.4% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 406 | 21% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 146 | 19% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 573 | 18% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 534 | 18% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 164 | 17% |
| 6 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 325 | 16% |
| 7 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 449 | 15% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 112 | 13% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 211 | 12% |
| 10 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 514 | 11% |
| 11 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 449 | 11% |
| 12 | Alaska | 739,795 | 42 | 6% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 289 | 4% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 53 | 4% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 26 | 4% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 277 | 3% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 190 | 3% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 144 | 3% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 35 | 3% |
| 20 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 24 | 3% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $38,722 |
| 2 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $34,214 |
| 3 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $34,549 |
| 4 | Mesa | 1 | 0% | $36,634 |
Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University
Department of Recreation & Park Administration
Dr. Jon McChesney: Recreation is at the core of a social profession, thus demanding the need for social intelligence and a relationship orientation for graduates. The need for connection is perhaps greater than at any time in our history, given the loneliness epidemic, the increase in depression, and suicide. Professionals need to be mindful of the issues facing our country and demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diversity and cultural agility. Creativity, innovation, and adaptability to change will continue to be important as recreation is forced to evolve in a Covid-19 world and beyond.
Dr. Jon McChesney: Typically, graduates have good job opportunities throughout the United States, given the magnitude of the industry. For example, event planning was a 33% growth industry, and in 2019 tourism employed one in every ten people on Earth! Covid-19 has had a profound impact on recreation, parks, and tourism, but there will be a recovery. We are currently seeing a resurgence in outdoor recreation and people experiencing parks throughout the country. Graduates will need to continue to nurture their professional network and be patient with the current job's climate.