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How much does a recreation worker make in Anchorage?

$37,240a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $17.90 an hour or $3,103 a month.

Hourly
$17.90
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
73 of 387
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,950Median: $37,240Highest 10%: $60,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,950$17.76
25th$36,950$17.76
Median$37,240$17.90
75th$42,510$20.44
90th$60,700$29.18

Other cities in Alaska

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Fairbanks, AK$61,040
Recreation Worker salary in Alaska Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Anchorage

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$50,590
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$49,230
Manicurist and Pedicurist$47,890
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$45,780
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$44,680
Tour and Travel Guide$44,400
Skincare Specialist$41,240
Gambling Service Worker$38,010
Animal Caretaker$36,490
Childcare Worker$36,280
Salaries for every job in Anchorage, AK

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Anchorage?

The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $17.90 ($37,240 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in Anchorage than the national average?

Yes: $37,240 against $36,560 nationally, 2% more.

How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?

The median in Alaska is $37,510, so Anchorage pays 1% less.

Where does Anchorage rank for recreation worker pay?

73 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Anchorage?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,700 or more.

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.