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Job outlook for recreation teachers in the United States
Are recreation teacher jobs in demand?
Recreation teacher job and salary trends over time
Recreation teacher jobs over time
Recreation teacher job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 972 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,033 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,113 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,156 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,166 | 0.00% |
Average recreation teacher salary over time
Recreation teacher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,854 | $15.80 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $31,907 | $15.34 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $31,035 | $14.92 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $29,811 | $14.33 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $29,330 | $14.10 | --0.2% |
Recreation teacher jobs by state
Most common states for recreation teachers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 113 | 16% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 171 | 13% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 707 | 12% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 646 | 12% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 961 | 11% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 757 | 11% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 621 | 11% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,284 | 10% |
| 9 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 209 | 10% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 107 | 10% |
| 11 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 255 | 9% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 172 | 9% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 91 | 9% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 668 | 8% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 541 | 8% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 239 | 8% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 46 | 8% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 838 | 7% |
| 19 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 656 | 7% |
| 20 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 403 | 7% |
Recreation Teacher job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of recreation teacher experts
Terry Chvala
Senior Lecturer of Early Childhood EducationUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake
College of Education
What skills stand out on Recreation Teacher resumes?
Terry Chvala: Growing trend in "soft marketable skills," professional dispositions (body language, active listening, confidence, modeling professional attributes, etc.) (some more so due to Covid, but will continue to be skills that are sought after).
Lisa Diebel
Associate Professor of InstructionOhio University
Human and Consumer Sciences
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Recreation Teachers to find work opportunities?
Lisa Diebel: I think FCS, ED, and CL graduates will successfully find employment anywhere in the US. An FCS degree offers a lot of versatility.
Brad Smith
Director of Teacher Education Advising and LicensureUNC Charlotte
Department of Teacher Education Advising and Licensure
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Recreation Teachers to find work opportunities?
Brad Smith: There has, for some time, been a significant teacher shortage in many areas across the country. In NC, educator recruitment initiatives of all types exist in school districts, state agencies, and colleges and universities. Still, it's not uncommon for schools to begin the academic year with vacancies. I recommend that individuals interested in a teaching career review the licensing requirements in their state and speak with an advisor at a state-approved and accredited teacher education program to understand their options. Many states, NC included, have processes in place that make it possible for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree to begin teaching while they complete licensure coursework, creating a smoother transition for those changing careers. Teaching is an absolutely incredible profession. Your future students need you!