How much does a recreation worker make in Boston?
$38,770a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $18.64 an hour or $3,231 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.64
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 8,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,910Median: $38,770Highest 10%: $50,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,910 | $15.82 | |
| 25th | $36,640 | $17.62 | |
| Median | $38,770 | $18.64 | |
| 75th | $45,710 | $21.98 | |
| 90th | $50,580 | $24.32 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $39,430 |
| Worcester, MA | $37,950 |
| Springfield, MA | $37,500 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $37,450 |
| Providence, RI | $36,320 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $36,280 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $18.64 ($38,770 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $38,770 against $36,560 nationally, 6% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $38,540, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for recreation worker pay?
39 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,580 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.