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Outdoor Recreation Planner - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Outdoor Recreation Planner"
How much does an Outdoor Recreation Planner in the federal government get paid? $82,476.91* *Based on the 2021 average.Outdoor Recreation Planner was the 250th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 415 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Bureau of Land Management hired the most employees titled Outdoor Recreation Planning, with an average salary of $75,259.
Government Outdoor Recreation Planning jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Outdoor Recreation Planning job is GS-4, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-15. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This occupation includes positions whose primary concerns are planning, advising on, and coordinating the use of land, water, and related resources to provide opportunities for the creative use of leisure time outdoors, with due regard to protecting and enhancing the quality of the outdoor environment for the enjoyment of people. The work requires application of knowledge of (a) pertinent aspects of economics, sociology, and other social sciences in the assessment of demand for outdoor recreation, (b) the practices of natural resource conservation involved in the development and coordination of programs to provide recreation resources, and (c) the techniques of area planning.
Agencies that have hired an Outdoor Recreation Planner
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 235 | $75,259.27 |
| National Park Service | 134 | $90,779.91 |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | 14 | $118,927.36 |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 14 | $83,469.93 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 13 | $90,796.69 |
| Forest Service | 5 | $74,373.20 |
Outdoor Recreation Planner Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Outdoor Recreation Planner is $82,476.91. The highest paid Outdoor Recreation Planner made $172,500 in 2021.
Common Outdoor Recreation Planner Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Outdoor Recreation Planning Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 415 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $28,921.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-4, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Administrative and Management |
| Occupation Family: | 0000 MISCELLANEOUS OCCUPATIONS GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Outdoor Recreation Planning jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-4 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Employment Opportunity | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Pathology Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Public Affairs | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Survey Technical | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Outdoor Recreation Planning Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Outdoor Recreation Planner was $60,212. Since then, the average pay has increased to $82,477 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0023.