How much does a recreation worker make in California?
$39,780a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in California. That is $19.13 an hour or $3,315 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.13
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 48,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,900Median: $39,780Highest 10%: $56,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| 25th | $37,320 | $17.94 | |
| Median | $39,780 | $19.13 | |
| 75th | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| 90th | $56,150 | $27.00 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $57,580 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,290 |
| Napa, CA | $42,670 |
| San Diego, CA | $40,380 |
| Yuba City, CA | $40,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $40,010 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,990 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,930 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $38,870 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,820 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,790 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $38,340 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,260 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,060 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,960 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,850 |
| Modesto, CA | $37,230 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,080 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $37,010 |
| Merced, CA | $36,790 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,630 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,970 |
| Chico, CA | $35,320 |
| Redding, CA | $35,230 |
| El Centro, CA | $34,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 2. Washington | $44,890 |
| 3. South Dakota | $42,270 |
| 4. Hawaii | $41,000 |
| 5. California | $39,780 |
| 6. Oregon | $39,610 |
| 7. Colorado | $38,820 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $38,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $19.13 ($39,780 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $39,780 against $36,560 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for recreation worker pay?
California ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays recreation workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $57,580 a year.
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.