Massachusetts Outdoor Recreation Economy — Data & Statistics

Massachusetts’s outdoor recreation economy generated $14.56B in value added in 2024, representing 1.9% of the state’s GDP. The sector supported 108.0K jobs with $7.09B in total compensation. Massachusetts ranked #17 among all 50 states by outdoor recreation value added.

Key Statistics (2024)

Value Added

$14.56B

Percent of GDP

1.9%

Employment

108.0K

Compensation

$7.09B

Compare With Similar States

• Tennessee — $15.58B value added
• Arizona — $15.39B value added
• Michigan — $15.09B value added
• Virginia — $14.41B value added
• Minnesota — $13.94B value added
• Wisconsin — $12.04B value added