How much does a recreation worker make in Colorado?
$38,820a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Colorado. That is $18.66 an hour or $3,235 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.66
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,080Median: $38,820Highest 10%: $53,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,080 | $14.94 | |
| 25th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $38,820 | $18.66 | |
| 75th | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| 90th | $53,580 | $25.76 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $39,640 |
| Boulder, CO | $39,260 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $37,930 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,600 |
| Greeley, CO | $37,350 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $34,350 |
| Pueblo, CO | $31,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 4. Hawaii | $41,000 |
| 5. California | $39,780 |
| 6. Oregon | $39,610 |
| 7. Colorado | $38,820 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $38,540 |
| 9. New York | $38,040 |
| 10. Alaska | $37,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $18.66 ($38,820 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $38,820 against $36,560 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Colorado rank for recreation worker pay?
Colorado ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays recreation workers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $39,640 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.