721211/RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
26K
employees, 2023
26K
employees, 2023
In 2023, 5,018 US RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds business locations employed 26,333 people and paid $1.0 billion in annual payroll, $38,652 per employee on average. Employment was up 2.4% from 2022. Florida had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
5,018
+0.9% vs 2022
Employees
26,333
+2.4% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$1.0B
+8.0% vs 2022
Average pay
$38,652
+5.5% vs 2022
Over the years
United States, 2017 to 2023
Employees
Paid employees in mid-March
Business locations
Places with paid employees
By state
Employees of RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds in each state, 2023
Employees by state
States with the most employees
Employees and the share of all the state's jobs
| State | Business locations | Employees | Average pay | Share of state jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 276 | 3,063 | $34,658 | 0.03% |
| California | 357 | 2,985 | $43,258 | 0.02% |
| Texas | 484 | 2,371 | $27,833 | 0.02% |
| Arizona | 163 | 1,555 | $32,195 | 0.05% |
| South Carolina | 54 | 1,112 | $31,438 | 0.05% |
| Michigan | 221 | 1,110 | $48,772 | 0.03% |
| Pennsylvania | 210 | 878 | $43,015 | 0.02% |
| Washington | 186 | 861 | $37,806 | 0.03% |
| North Carolina | 146 | 771 | $32,039 | 0.02% |
| Tennessee | 118 | 749 | $31,168 | 0.03% |
| Wisconsin | 187 | 735 | $43,046 | 0.03% |
| Virginia | 97 | 686 | $34,561 | 0.02% |
| Oregon | 141 | 666 | $34,830 | 0.04% |
| Utah | 93 | 620 | $37,048 | 0.04% |
| Ohio | 157 | 519 | $44,293 | 0.01% |
The 15 states with the most employees. Download the CSV for all 49.
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 32 | 978 | $47,976 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | 12 | 856 | $32,811 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 51 | 645 | $37,110 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 37 | 571 | $30,678 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 28 | 331 | $53,196 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 32 | 326 | $45,258 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 24 | 311 | $52,064 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 39 | 283 | $27,110 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 78 | 262 | $32,454 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 16 | 245 | $24,433 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 26 | 243 | $36,593 |
| Key West-Key Largo, FL | 12 | 240 | $37,767 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 31 | 240 | $29,883 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | 14 | 234 | $18,060 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 59 | 227 | $32,445 |
Business size
US RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3,471 | 69.2% |
| 5 to 9 | 923 | 18.4% |
| 10 to 19 | 417 | 8.3% |
| 20 to 49 | 169 | 3.4% |
| 50 to 99 | 26 | 0.5% |
| 100 to 249 | 10 | 0.2% |
| 250 to 499 | Not published | - |
| 500 to 999 | Not published | - |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
The industries this code belongs to
Part of Accommodation and Food Services 72Accommodation 721RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps 7212RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps 72121
Questions and answers
How many people work in RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds in the US?
26,333 people worked at 5,018 US RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds business locations in 2023, up 2.4% from 2022. That is 0.02% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds?
$38,652 a year per employee in 2023, from $1.0 billion in annual payroll (up 5.5% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds jobs?
Florida had the most, with 3,063 employees in 2023, followed by California (2,985) and Texas (2,371).
Which metro areas have the most RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds jobs?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL (978), Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC (856), Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (645) had the most RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds employees in 2023.
Are most RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds businesses small?
95.9% of the 5,016 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 0 had 500 or more.
Official US government statistics, published once a year. Business locations are places with paid employees; employees are counted in mid-March; payroll covers the whole year. Covers most private employers, not the self-employed, most government workers or farm workers on farms. * Less accurate: changed by 5% or more to protect privacy. Changes from the year before are shown only when both years use the same edition of the industry codes.