How much does a recreation worker make in Dallas?
$32,720a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $15.73 an hour or $2,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.73
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 240 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 5,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,680Median: $32,720Highest 10%: $48,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,680 | $11.38 | |
| 25th | $28,550 | $13.73 | |
| Median | $32,720 | $15.73 | |
| 75th | $38,430 | $18.48 | |
| 90th | $48,530 | $23.33 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| College Station, TX | $47,870 |
| Austin, TX | $38,230 |
| Texarkana, TX | $34,240 |
| San Antonio, TX | $33,780 |
| Waco, TX | $33,580 |
| El Paso, TX | $32,960 |
| Longview, TX | $32,910 |
| Killeen, TX | $32,750 |
| Beaumont, TX | $32,450 |
| Houston, TX | $31,200 |
| McAllen, TX | $30,870 |
| Amarillo, TX | $30,520 |
| Midland, TX | $30,320 |
| Brownsville, TX | $30,130 |
| Abilene, TX | $30,120 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,950 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $29,550 |
| Tyler, TX | $28,700 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,430 |
| Laredo, TX | $27,860 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,470 |
| Skincare Specialist | $54,290 |
| Mortician | $48,140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $46,650 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $45,690 |
| Residential Advisor | $38,470 |
| Concierge | $38,140 |
| Gambling Service Worker | $36,640 |
| Crematory Operator | $36,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $15.73 ($32,720 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $32,720 against $36,560 nationally, 11% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $32,720, so Dallas pays 0% more.
Where does Dallas rank for recreation worker pay?
240 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,530 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.