How much does a recreation worker make in Cleveland?
$31,380a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $15.09 an hour or $2,615 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.09
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 267 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,440Median: $31,380Highest 10%: $47,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,440 | $11.27 | |
| 25th | $27,840 | $13.38 | |
| Median | $31,380 | $15.09 | |
| 75th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| 90th | $47,550 | $22.86 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Springfield, OH | $33,900 |
| Columbus, OH | $33,690 |
| Dayton, OH | $33,130 |
| Akron, OH | $32,540 |
| Wheeling, WV | $31,050 |
| Toledo, OH | $30,550 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,240 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $29,880 |
| Mansfield, OH | $29,870 |
| Canton, OH | $29,620 |
| Lima, OH | $29,390 |
| Sandusky, OH | $29,320 |
| Weirton, WV | $29,210 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,180 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mortician | $54,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,540 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $41,600 |
| Residential Advisor | $39,740 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $38,420 |
| Skincare Specialist | $38,370 |
| Funeral Attendant | $35,910 |
| Hairdresser | $35,640 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $35,430 |
| Concierge | $34,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $15.09 ($31,380 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $31,380 against $36,560 nationally, 14% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $32,420, so Cleveland pays 3% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for recreation worker pay?
267 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,550 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.