How much does a recreation worker make in Arizona?
$35,800a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Arizona. That is $17.21 an hour or $2,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.21
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,130Median: $35,800Highest 10%: $51,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,130 | $14.97 | |
| 25th | $33,040 | $15.88 | |
| Median | $35,800 | $17.21 | |
| 75th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| 90th | $51,310 | $24.67 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $36,190 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,050 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $35,210 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,660 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $34,640 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $33,380 |
| Yuma, AZ | $32,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 18. Connecticut | $36,610 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $36,340 |
| 20. Virginia | $36,120 |
| 21. Arizona | $35,800 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $35,710 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $35,530 |
| 24. Florida | $35,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $17.21 ($35,800 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $35,800 against $36,560 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Arizona rank for recreation worker pay?
Arizona ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays recreation workers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $36,190 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.