| Job title | Level | Pay structure | Government workers (SOC) | Median pay in government |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librarian (public library) SOC 25-4022 | local | Civil-service class series | 107,930 | $69,680 |
| Library Assistant / Page SOC 43-4121, 25-4031 | local | Civil-service class series | 73,390 | $37,270 |
| Lifeguard (city / state beaches & pools) SOC 33-9092 | localstate | Seasonal hourly | 60,940 | $34,580 |
| Park Ranger (NPS / state / county) SOC 33-9099, 19-4071 | federalstatelocal | Federal grade and step | 49,820 | $44,660 |
| Recreation Coordinator / Supervisor SOC 39-9032, 39-1014 | local | Civil-service class series | 128,620 | $36,630 |
| Recreation Leader / Aide SOC 39-9032 | local | Seasonal hourly | 128,620 | $36,630 |
Worker counts and pay are for each job's occupation code across all of government; several jobs can share one code.
Sources: GovJobsWiki job taxonomy v1 (research round R240) (editorial); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.