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How much does a recreation worker make in Burlington?

$37,130a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $17.85 an hour or $3,094 a month.

Hourly
$17.85
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
76 of 387
Jobs in the area
400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,590Median: $37,130Highest 10%: $50,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,590$14.71
25th$35,360$17.00
Median$37,130$17.85
75th$40,370$19.41
90th$50,300$24.18

Other cities in Vermont

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

No other city in the state with data.
Recreation Worker salary in Vermont Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Burlington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$60,170
Hairdresser$58,740
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$50,090
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$49,530
Animal Caretaker$41,330
Childcare Worker$38,030
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$35,760
Salaries for every job in Burlington, VT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Burlington?

The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $17.85 ($37,130 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in Burlington than the national average?

Yes: $37,130 against $36,560 nationally, 2% more.

How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?

The median in Vermont is $37,450, so Burlington pays 1% less.

Where does Burlington rank for recreation worker pay?

76 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Burlington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,300 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.