How much does a recreation worker make in Boulder?
$39,260a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $18.88 an hour or $3,272 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.88
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,390Median: $39,260Highest 10%: $60,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,390 | $15.57 | |
| 25th | $34,300 | $16.49 | |
| Median | $39,260 | $18.88 | |
| 75th | $45,880 | $22.06 | |
| 90th | $60,400 | $29.04 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Denver, CO | $39,640 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $37,930 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,600 |
| Greeley, CO | $37,350 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $34,350 |
| Pueblo, CO | $31,970 |
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Salaries for every job in Boulder, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $18.88 ($39,260 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $39,260 against $36,560 nationally, 7% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $38,820, so Boulder pays 1% more.
Where does Boulder rank for recreation worker pay?
26 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,400 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.