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Recreation coordinator demographics and statistics in the US

Recreation coordinator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates recreation coordinator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our recreation coordinator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about recreation coordinators after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 14,768 recreation coordinators currently employed in the United States.
  • 53.8% of all recreation coordinators are women, while 46.2% are men.
  • The average recreation coordinator age is 42 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of recreation coordinators is White (61.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.5%), Black or African American (11.5%) and Unknown (5.6%).
  • Recreation coordinators are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • Casper, WY pays an annual average wage of $54,108, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women recreation coordinators earned 97% of what men earned.
  • Mississippi is the best state for recreation coordinators to live.
  • Recreation coordinators are 38% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Recreation coordinator gender statistics

53.8% of recreation coordinators are women and 46.2% of recreation coordinators are men.
  • Female, 53.8%
  • Male, 46.2%

Recreation coordinator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female53.8%
Male46.2%

Recreation coordinator gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$42,425
female-income
Female income
$41,267

Recreation coordinator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in recreation coordinator positions over time. Currently, 53.8% of recreation coordinators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Recreation coordinator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201050.10%49.90%
201150.07%49.93%
201252.62%47.38%
201353.71%46.29%
201452.14%47.86%
201554.70%45.30%
201653.62%46.38%
201754.97%45.03%
201849.81%50.19%
201946.53%53.47%
202040.00%60.00%
202146.25%53.75%

Recreation coordinator related jobs gender ratio

We compared recreation coordinators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Infant Childcare Provider3%97%
Daycare Owner4%96%
Professional Nanny5%95%
Recreation Coordinator46%54%
Intramural Director82%18%
Valet85%15%
Camp Boss88%12%

Recreation coordinator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among recreation coordinators is White, which makes up 61.7% of all recreation coordinators. Comparatively, 15.5% of recreation coordinators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of recreation coordinators are Black or African American.
  • White, 61.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
  • Black or African American, 11.5%
  • Unknown, 5.6%
  • Asian, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%

Recreation coordinator race

Recreation coordinator racePercentages
White61.7%
Hispanic or Latino15.5%
Black or African American11.5%
Unknown5.6%
Asian5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%

Recreation coordinator race and ethnicity over time

See how recreation coordinator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Recreation coordinator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.36%10.34%3.57%12.86%
201171.19%10.63%3.40%12.26%
201268.73%11.19%3.41%13.36%
201367.77%10.92%3.92%14.17%
201468.25%10.85%3.79%13.68%
201567.02%10.60%4.65%14.18%
201667.25%10.15%4.22%14.90%
201767.68%9.73%4.78%14.19%
201864.64%12.13%4.34%14.82%
201964.66%12.18%4.57%14.70%
202059.22%12.82%6.00%15.25%
202161.69%11.47%5.12%15.48%

Recreation coordinator wage gap by race

According to our data, hispanic or latino recreation coordinators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american recreation coordinators have the lowest average salary at $41,008.
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$41,859
White$42,668
Black or African American$41,008
Asian$42,920
Hispanic or Latino$43,720

Average recreation coordinator age

See how the average age of recreation coordinators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Recreation coordinator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4442
White3445
Black or African American4649
Asian46
Hispanic or Latino3132

Recreation coordinator age breakdown

The average age of recreation coordinators is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the recreation coordinator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Recreation coordinator age breakdown

Recreation Coordinator YearsPercentages
40+ years55%
30-40 years20%
20-30 years20%

Recreation coordinator educational attainment

The most common degree for recreation coordinators is bachelor's degree, with 71% of recreation coordinators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 9%.
  • Bachelor's, 71%
  • Associate, 12%
  • Master's, 9%
  • High School Diploma, 6%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Recreation coordinators by degree level

Recreation coordinator degreePercentages
Bachelor's71%
Associate12%
Master's9%
High School Diploma6%
Other Degrees2%

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Recreation coordinator wage gap by degree level

According to the data, recreation coordinators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,050 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, recreation coordinators earn a median annual income of $45,244 compared to $42,999 for recreation coordinators with an Associate degree.
$48,000
$46,000
$44,000
$42,000
$40,000
$38,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$47,050
High School Diploma or Less$39,326
Bachelor's Degree$45,244
Some College/ Associate Degree$42,999

Recreation coordinator employment statistics

Most recreation coordinators work for a private in the government industry.

Company size where recreation coordinators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where recreation coordinators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Recreation coordinator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees19%
100 - 500 employees31%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees23%
> 10,000 employees7%

Recreation coordinator jobs by company type

Employees with the recreation coordinator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most recreation coordinators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Recreation coordinator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education19%
Public9%
Private38%
Government34%

Recreation coordinator jobs by industry

The most common industries for recreation coordinators are government, health care and education.

Government

Health Care

Education

Non Profits

Hospitality

Recreation coordinator industry statistics

Recreation coordinator turnover and employment statistics

Recreation coordinator unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for recreation coordinators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Recreation coordinator unemployment rate by year

YearRecreation coordinator unemployment rate
20109.55%
20119.85%
20129.88%
20138.42%
20147.58%
20156.77%
20165.26%
20175.55%
201810.25%
20199.81%
202013.45%
202112.07%

Average recreation coordinator tenure

The average recreation coordinator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,250 recreation coordinators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Recreation coordinator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year24%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years5%
11+ years8%

Recreation coordinator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of recreation coordinators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Baby Attendant4.43%45,056
Frame Spinner5.80%70
Live In Caregiver6.73%71,484
Recreation Coordinator8.12%-
Cottage Parent12.72%1,255
Yoga Instructor13.13%25,406

Similar recreation coordinator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Baby Attendant4.43%45,056
Frame Spinner5.80%70
Live In Caregiver6.73%71,484
Cottage Parent12.72%1,255
Yoga Instructor13.13%25,406

Foreign languages spoken by recreation coordinators

The most common foreign language among recreation coordinators is Spanish at 66.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.4%.
  • Spanish, 66.4%
  • French, 7.6%
  • Portuguese, 3.4%
  • Italian, 3.4%
  • Cantonese, 2.5%
  • Other, 16.7%

Recreation coordinator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish66.4%
French7.6%
Portuguese3.4%
Italian3.4%
Cantonese2.5%
Other16.7%

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Recreation coordinator location demographics

Where do recreation coordinators earn the most?

Recreation coordinators earn the most in Mississippi, where the average recreation coordinator salary is $58,700. The map here shows where recreation coordinators earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Recreation Coordinators?

By looking through more than 3,250 resumes, we found that the most popular places for recreation coordinators are New York, NY and Orlando, FL.
Number of Recreation Coordinators

Recreation coordinator jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California603$49,684
2Kansas544$35,054
3Alabama527$42,755
4Texas449$35,279
5Arkansas448$33,903
6Oklahoma447$36,611
7Florida432$39,080
8New York382$40,495
9New Mexico321$38,701
10Massachusetts292$40,975
11North Carolina275$45,134
12Georgia257$36,785
13Pennsylvania255$37,811
14Virginia222$40,277
15Illinois222$37,198
16Idaho216$45,054
17Ohio201$36,984
18New Jersey185$38,023
19Delaware167$44,592
20Tennessee165$34,546
21Maryland161$44,348
22Arizona157$48,447
23Michigan154$34,633
24North Dakota148$42,868
25Colorado145$50,552
26Minnesota137$40,437
27South Carolina126$38,692
28Washington123$48,929
29Wisconsin123$37,163
30Indiana118$33,314
31South Dakota116$45,313
32Missouri105$35,403
33Utah100$35,975
34Nevada93$37,879
35Connecticut86$42,558
36Kentucky82$34,434
37Mississippi66$58,700
38Oregon62$47,000
39Nebraska58$43,641
40Louisiana58$29,948
41New Hampshire56$39,625
42Iowa50$45,301
43Alaska41$53,120
44Hawaii34$47,255
45Montana33$44,547
46Rhode Island27$42,525
47Wyoming24$54,198
48District of Columbia24$51,941
49West Virginia20$52,320
50Maine16$43,539
51Vermont13$40,901

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