Career Information
Wyoming has the in the country. Coursework will allow students to gain the necessary skills to take jobs such as park rangers (state or national), park managers (state or national), outdoor recreation guides, camp counselors, and more. See below:
- Camp Counselor
- College Outdoor Program Director
- Conservation Specialist
- Municipal or Commercial Recreation Director
- Nonprofit Organization Director
- Outdoor Business Owner
- Outdoor Education Instructor
- Outdoor Recreation Guide
- Outdoor Recreation Manager
- Park Manager (State or National)
- Park Ranger (State or National)
- Recreation and Wilderness Program Leader
- Rental Center Manager
- Ski Resort Manager
- Youth Program Director
| Job Title | Low (WY/USA) | Median (WY/USA) | High (WY/USA) |
| Recreation Manager | $60,210 /$37,000 | $76,730/$62,000 | $123,800/$124,120 |
| Recreational Therapists | $43,680/$31,710 | $48,170/$47,490 | $73,260/$80,610 |
| Recreation Worker | $22,040/$21,730 | $28,420/$29,680 | $45,460/$46,660 |
| Ski Patrol | $19,190/$19,180 | $23,970/$25,630 | $35,860/$36,540 |
| Tour Guide | $18,330/$20,950 | $36,060/$29,780 | $55,020/$47,800 |
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Job Title: Recreation Worker
Median Annual Wage: $29,680 for more information
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