How much does a recreation worker make in Athens?
$34,130a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $16.41 an hour or $2,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.41
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 195 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $34,130Highest 10%: $46,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 25th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| Median | $34,130 | $16.41 | |
| 75th | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| 90th | $46,260 | $22.24 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Warner Robins, GA | $39,040 |
| Savannah, GA | $37,030 |
| Atlanta, GA | $36,080 |
| Macon, GA | $35,250 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $32,240 |
| Gainesville, GA | $30,030 |
| Augusta, GA | $29,860 |
| Valdosta, GA | $29,090 |
| Albany, GA | $28,070 |
| Columbus, GA | $27,930 |
| Brunswick, GA | $24,240 |
| Dalton, GA | $22,980 |
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Salaries for every job in Athens, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $16.41 ($34,130 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $34,130 against $36,560 nationally, 7% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $32,540, so Athens pays 5% more.
Where does Athens rank for recreation worker pay?
195 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,260 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.