As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Recreation Assistant in Akaska, SD is $45,945, equivalent to $22 per hour, $884 weekly, or $3,829 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Recreation Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Recreation Assistant in Akaska, SD vary widely, spanning from $34,681 to $55,377. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,049) and 75th percentile ($50,882), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,377 per year. This $10,833 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Therapeutic Recreation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Akaska Recreation Assistant often earn 0.9% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Recreation Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $34,681 Akaska, SD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $40,049 Akaska, SD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $45,945 Akaska, SD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $50,882 Akaska, SD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $55,377 Akaska, SD September 01, 2026
25% $40,049 10% $34,681 90% $55,377 75% $50,882 $45,945 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Recreation Assistant

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Akaska, South Dakota    Akaska is a town in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 42 at the 2010 census. The community name derives from a Sioux w....More

Akaska, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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