How much does a recreation worker make in Arkansas?
$27,770a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Arkansas. That is $13.35 an hour or $2,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.35
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,700Median: $27,770Highest 10%: $42,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,700 | $11.39 | |
| 25th | $24,580 | $11.82 | |
| Median | $27,770 | $13.35 | |
| 75th | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 90th | $42,530 | $20.45 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Texarkana, TX | $34,240 |
| Memphis, TN | $32,700 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $29,910 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $28,140 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $27,770 |
| Little Rock, AR | $25,800 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $25,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 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 Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $13.35 ($27,770 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $27,770 against $36,560 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for recreation worker pay?
Arkansas ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays recreation workers the most?
Texarkana, TX-AR, with a median of $34,240 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.