How much does a recreation worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.58 an hour or $3,047 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.58
- Average (mean)
- $38,520
- Jobs
- 331,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,600 | $13.27 | |
| 25th | $31,780 | $15.28 | |
| Median | $36,560 | $17.58 | |
| 75th | $43,470 | $20.90 | |
| 90th | $50,410 | $24.24 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $46,460 |
| Washington | $44,890 |
| South Dakota | $42,270 |
| Hawaii | $41,000 |
| California | $39,780 |
| Oregon | $39,610 |
| Colorado | $38,820 |
| Massachusetts | $38,540 |
| New York | $38,040 |
| Alaska | $37,510 |
| Minnesota | $37,510 |
| Maine | $37,450 |
| Vermont | $37,450 |
| North Dakota | $37,310 |
| Maryland | $37,200 |
| New Hampshire | $37,040 |
| New Jersey | $36,880 |
| Connecticut | $36,610 |
| Rhode Island | $36,340 |
| Virginia | $36,120 |
| Arizona | $35,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,710 |
| Wisconsin | $35,530 |
| Florida | $35,490 |
| Illinois | $35,480 |
| Michigan | $35,090 |
| Montana | $35,090 |
| Nebraska | $34,590 |
| Missouri | $34,320 |
| Delaware | $33,790 |
| Iowa | $33,700 |
| Tennessee | $33,580 |
| Utah | $32,890 |
| North Carolina | $32,720 |
| Texas | $32,720 |
| Georgia | $32,540 |
| Ohio | $32,420 |
| Kentucky | $32,400 |
| New Mexico | $31,900 |
| Kansas | $31,760 |
| Oklahoma | $31,580 |
| South Carolina | $31,420 |
| Wyoming | $30,720 |
| Indiana | $30,190 |
| Nevada | $30,150 |
| Idaho | $30,100 |
| West Virginia | $29,710 |
| Louisiana | $28,580 |
| Alabama | $28,360 |
| Mississippi | $28,060 |
| Arkansas | $27,770 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fairbanks, AK | $61,040 |
| San Jose, CA | $57,580 |
| College Station, TX | $47,870 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,290 |
| Bend, OR | $46,230 |
| Seattle, WA | $45,990 |
| Bozeman, MT | $45,010 |
| Bellingham, WA | $44,640 |
| Kennewick, WA | $43,460 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $43,380 |
| Bremerton, WA | $43,060 |
| Washington, DC | $42,800 |
| Napa, CA | $42,670 |
| Portland, OR | $42,580 |
| Kahului, HI | $41,420 |
In other countries
Recreation Worker belongs to the international group "Personal services workers not elsewhere classified".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Childcare Worker$34,980
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$47,160
- Residential Advisor$42,240
- Personal Care and Service Worker$41,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.58 ($36,560 a year).
How much does a recreation worker make a month?
About $3,047 a month before tax, based on a median of $36,560 a year.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,600 or less a year ($13.27 an hour); the top 10% make $50,410 or more.
Which state pays recreation workers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $46,460 a year, followed by Washington ($44,890) and South Dakota ($42,270).
Which city pays recreation workers the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $61,040 a year.
How many recreation workers are there in the United States?
About 331,490 people work as recreation workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.