How much does a recreation worker make in Alabama?
$28,360a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Alabama. That is $13.63 an hour or $2,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.63
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,150Median: $28,360Highest 10%: $45,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,150 | $9.21 | |
| 25th | $22,410 | $10.77 | |
| Median | $28,360 | $13.63 | |
| 75th | $36,280 | $17.44 | |
| 90th | $45,110 | $21.69 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mobile, AL | $36,530 |
| Florence, AL | $34,980 |
| Daphne, AL | $33,670 |
| Huntsville, AL | $31,560 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $30,980 |
| Birmingham, AL | $30,030 |
| Anniston, AL | $30,010 |
| Decatur, AL | $29,380 |
| Dothan, AL | $28,740 |
| Columbus, GA | $27,930 |
| Gadsden, AL | $25,370 |
| Auburn, AL | $23,720 |
| Montgomery, AL | $22,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 46. Idaho | $30,100 |
| 47. West Virginia | $29,710 |
| 48. Louisiana | $28,580 |
| 49. Alabama | $28,360 |
| 50. Mississippi | $28,060 |
| 51. Arkansas | $27,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $13.63 ($28,360 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $28,360 against $36,560 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Alabama rank for recreation worker pay?
Alabama ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays recreation workers the most?
Mobile, AL, with a median of $36,530 a year.
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.