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Recreation program coordinator opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for recreation program coordinators, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for recreation program coordinators.In order to help you decide which state is the best for recreation program coordinators, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for recreation program coordinator jobs.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for recreation program coordinators.Mississippi is the best state, and Anchorage is the city with the highest pay for recreation program coordinators.
10 best states for recreation program coordinators in 2025
1. Mississippi
Total recreation program coordinator jobs: 249 Average annual salary: $59,245 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
2. Idaho
Total recreation program coordinator jobs: 383 Average annual salary: $49,375 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Location Quotient: 2.19
3. Minnesota
Total recreation program coordinator jobs: 819 Average annual salary: $54,573 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
4. West Virginia
Total recreation program coordinator jobs: 175 Average annual salary: $53,790 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
5. South Dakota
Total recreation program coordinator jobs: 221 Average annual salary: $46,647 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Location Quotient: 1.94
6. Delaware
Total recreation program coordinator jobs: 317 Average annual salary: $46,165 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Location Quotient: 2.38
7. North Dakota
Total recreation program coordinator jobs: 301 Average annual salary: $44,351 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Location Quotient: 3.04
8. Montana
Total recreation program coordinator jobs: 182 Average annual salary: $46,503 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
9. Colorado
Total recreation program coordinator jobs: 808 Average annual salary: $49,953 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
10. Alaska
Total recreation program coordinator jobs: 67 Average annual salary: $61,447 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Location Quotient: 0.75
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Detailed list of the best states for a recreation program coordinator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi | $59,245 | $42,000 | 2,984,100 | 249 |
| 2 | Idaho | $49,375 | $35,000 | 1,716,943 | 383 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $54,573 | $40,000 | 5,576,606 | 819 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $53,790 | $38,000 | 1,815,857 | 175 |
| 5 | South Dakota | $46,647 | $34,000 | 869,666 | 221 |
| 6 | Delaware | $46,165 | $32,000 | 961,939 | 317 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $44,351 | $33,000 | 755,393 | 301 |
| 8 | Montana | $46,503 | $34,000 | 1,050,493 | 182 |
| 9 | Colorado | $49,953 | $35,000 | 5,607,154 | 808 |
| 10 | Alaska | $61,447 | $53,000 | 739,795 | 67 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $55,525 | $40,000 | 579,315 | 33 |
| 12 | California | $58,503 | $40,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,067 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $45,244 | $32,000 | 1,059,639 | 182 |
| 14 | Illinois | $47,699 | $34,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,318 |
| 15 | Alabama | $43,144 | $30,000 | 4,874,747 | 908 |
| 16 | Washington | $52,504 | $38,000 | 7,405,743 | 280 |
| 17 | Oregon | $44,742 | $32,000 | 4,142,776 | 577 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $44,939 | $31,000 | 3,588,184 | 498 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $53,741 | $37,000 | 693,972 | 93 |
| 20 | Maine | $44,695 | $34,000 | 1,335,907 | 153 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $46,164 | $32,000 | 9,005,644 | 969 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $43,726 | $31,000 | 5,795,483 | 605 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $47,439 | $39,000 | 1,427,538 | 153 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $41,513 | $30,000 | 1,342,795 | 270 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $45,968 | $33,000 | 6,859,819 | 563 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $41,754 | $29,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,033 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $40,371 | $29,000 | 1,920,076 | 283 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $39,405 | $27,000 | 2,088,070 | 514 |
| 29 | Arizona | $40,643 | $28,000 | 7,016,270 | 814 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $41,415 | $28,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,157 |
| 31 | New York | $40,492 | $28,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,985 |
| 32 | Georgia | $40,731 | $29,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,111 |
| 33 | Texas | $39,430 | $27,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,243 |
| 34 | Vermont | $42,217 | $32,000 | 623,657 | 20 |
| 35 | Nevada | $38,914 | $26,000 | 2,998,039 | 264 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $37,061 | $26,000 | 3,930,864 | 659 |
| 37 | Virginia | $42,646 | $29,000 | 8,470,020 | 347 |
| 38 | Michigan | $37,780 | $27,000 | 9,962,311 | 844 |
| 39 | Kansas | $35,640 | $25,000 | 2,913,123 | 735 |
| 40 | Utah | $36,870 | $26,000 | 3,101,833 | 472 |
| 41 | Iowa | $38,708 | $27,000 | 3,145,711 | 313 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $39,046 | $27,000 | 5,024,369 | 476 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $34,267 | $24,000 | 3,004,279 | 689 |
| 44 | Indiana | $37,818 | $27,000 | 6,666,818 | 566 |
| 45 | Florida | $38,182 | $27,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,698 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $35,101 | $25,000 | 6,715,984 | 573 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $35,031 | $25,000 | 4,454,189 | 338 |
| 48 | Missouri | $35,991 | $25,000 | 6,113,532 | 459 |
| 49 | Maryland | $36,572 | $25,000 | 6,052,177 | 305 |
| 50 | Ohio | $32,652 | $23,000 | 11,658,609 | 995 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $30,088 | $21,000 | 4,684,333 | 288 |
Highest paying states for recreation program coordinators
| Rank | State | Avg. Recreation Program Coordinator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi | $59,245 |
| 2 | Idaho | $49,375 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $54,573 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $53,790 |
| 5 | South Dakota | $46,647 |
| 6 | Delaware | $46,165 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $44,351 |
| 8 | Montana | $46,503 |
| 9 | Colorado | $49,953 |
| 10 | Alaska | $61,447 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $55,525 |
| 12 | California | $58,503 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $45,244 |
| 14 | Illinois | $47,699 |
| 15 | Alabama | $43,144 |
| 16 | Washington | $52,504 |
| 17 | Oregon | $44,742 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $44,939 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $53,741 |
| 20 | Maine | $44,695 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $46,164 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $43,726 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $47,439 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $41,513 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $45,968 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $41,754 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $40,371 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $39,405 |
| 29 | Arizona | $40,643 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $41,415 |
| 31 | New York | $40,492 |
| 32 | Georgia | $40,731 |
| 33 | Texas | $39,430 |
| 34 | Vermont | $42,217 |
| 35 | Nevada | $38,914 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $37,061 |
| 37 | Virginia | $42,646 |
| 38 | Michigan | $37,780 |
| 39 | Kansas | $35,640 |
| 40 | Utah | $36,870 |
| 41 | Iowa | $38,708 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $39,046 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $34,267 |
| 44 | Indiana | $37,818 |
| 45 | Florida | $38,182 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $35,101 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $35,031 |
| 48 | Missouri | $35,991 |
| 49 | Maryland | $36,572 |
| 50 | Ohio | $32,652 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $30,088 |
Expert opinions on the best states for recreation program coordinators
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for recreation program coordinators to find work opportunities?
Dr. Jon McChesney
Department Chair & Graduate Coordinator, Eastern Kentucky University
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.
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Updated January 8, 2025