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Recreation Aid and Assistant - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Recreation Aid and Assistant"
How much does a Recreation Aid and Assistant in the federal government get paid? $45,916.61* *Based on the 2021 average.Recreation Aid and Assistant was the 315th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 224 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Recreation Aid And Assistant, with an average salary of $46,156.
Government Recreation Aid And Assistant jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Recreation Aid And Assistant job is GS-1, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-9. 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 requiring a practical knowledge of one or more recreational activities, such as military or urban community center activities, child care and youth center activities, senior citizens recreation activities, outdoor recreation activities, recreation craft centers and hobby shops, sports centers, music and theater centers, and general recreation activities for special populations such as students in the Bureau of Indian Affairs' boarding schools and inmates of Federal correctional institutions. This practical knowledge, combined with skill in the maintenance and use of recreation materials and equipment, is used in providing support and assistance to recreation specialists or recreation program managers by performing limited aspects of recreation work, and by working with participants in well-organized and carefully monitored recreation activities.
Agencies that have hired a Recreation Aid and Assistant
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 155 | $46,155.89 |
| Forest Service | 33 | $43,702.85 |
| 17 | $34,679.50 | |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 12 | $50,102.83 |
| Bureau of Land Management | 4 | $51,316.00 |
| Armed Forces Retirement Home | 1 | $45,847.00 |
| National Park Service | 1 | $47,952.00 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 1 | $53,033.00 |
Recreation Aid and Assistant Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Recreation Aid and Assistant is $45,916.61. The highest paid Recreation Aid and Assistant made $78,193 in 2021.
Common Recreation Aid and Assistant Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Recreation Aid And Assistant Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 210 |
| * - Invalid | 14 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $20,999.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-1, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $63,734.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-9, Step 10 |
| Category: | Technical and Medical Support |
| Occupation Family: | 0100 SOCIAL SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, AND WELFARE GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Recreation Aid and Assistant jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-1 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Clerical and Assistance | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Dispatching | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Legal Instruments Examining | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Cartographic Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Cash Processing | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Recreation Aid And Assistant Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Recreation Aid and Assistant was $30,124. Since then, the average pay has increased to $45,917 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0189.