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How much does a recreation worker make in Columbus?

$27,930a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $13.43 an hour or $2,328 a month.

Hourly
$13.43
Vs. national median
-24%
Rank among cities
357 of 387
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,740Median: $27,930Highest 10%: $41,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$20,740$9.97
25th$21,690$10.43
Median$27,930$13.43
75th$34,990$16.82
90th$41,590$20.00

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Warner Robins, GA$39,040
Savannah, GA$37,030
Atlanta, GA$36,080
Macon, GA$35,250
Athens, GA$34,130
Chattanooga, TN$32,240
Gainesville, GA$30,030
Augusta, GA$29,860
Valdosta, GA$29,090
Albany, GA$28,070
Brunswick, GA$24,240
Dalton, GA$22,980
Recreation Worker salary in Georgia Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$42,570
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$38,580
Residential Advisor$38,010
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,990
Hairdresser$29,790
Animal Caretaker$27,390
Childcare Worker$26,150
Usher$25,090
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$24,140
Personal Care and Service Worker$23,580
Salaries for every job in Columbus, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $13.43 ($27,930 a year).

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

No: $27,930 against $36,560 nationally, 24% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $32,540, so Columbus pays 14% less.

Where does Columbus rank for recreation worker pay?

357 of 387 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $20,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,590 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.