How much does a recreation worker make in Austin?
$38,230a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $18.38 an hour or $3,186 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.38
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 1,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,040Median: $38,230Highest 10%: $49,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $30,470 | $14.65 | |
| Median | $38,230 | $18.38 | |
| 75th | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| 90th | $49,300 | $23.70 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| College Station, TX | $47,870 |
| Texarkana, TX | $34,240 |
| San Antonio, TX | $33,780 |
| Waco, TX | $33,580 |
| El Paso, TX | $32,960 |
| Longview, TX | $32,910 |
| Killeen, TX | $32,750 |
| Dallas, TX | $32,720 |
| Beaumont, TX | $32,450 |
| Houston, TX | $31,200 |
| McAllen, TX | $30,870 |
| Amarillo, TX | $30,520 |
| Midland, TX | $30,320 |
| Brownsville, TX | $30,130 |
| Abilene, TX | $30,120 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,950 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $29,550 |
| Tyler, TX | $28,700 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,430 |
| Laredo, TX | $27,860 |
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Salaries for every job in Austin, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $18.38 ($38,230 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $38,230 against $36,560 nationally, 5% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $32,720, so Austin pays 17% more.
Where does Austin rank for recreation worker pay?
46 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,300 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.