As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Recreation Assistant in Alcester, SD is $44,690, equivalent to $21 per hour, $859 weekly, or $3,724 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Recreation Assistant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Recreation Assistant in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $34,082 to $54,316. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,137) and 75th percentile ($49,729), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,316 per year. This $10,592 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, Alcester Recreation Assistant often earn 1.9% 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 $34,082 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $39,137 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $44,690 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $49,729 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $54,316 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
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    Recreation Assistant

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Campus Recreation Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Alcester, South Dakota    Alcester is a city in Union County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population ....More

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

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