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How much does a recreation worker make in Dayton?

$33,130a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $15.93 an hour or $2,761 a month.

Hourly
$15.93
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
230 of 387
Jobs in the area
720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,170Median: $33,130Highest 10%: $50,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,170$12.58
25th$29,030$13.96
Median$33,130$15.93
75th$39,060$18.78
90th$50,760$24.40

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Springfield, OH$33,900
Columbus, OH$33,690
Akron, OH$32,540
Cleveland, OH$31,380
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
Recreation Worker salary in Ohio Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Dayton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$47,230
Skincare Specialist$42,400
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$39,260
Residential Advisor$36,830
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,580
Manicurist and Pedicurist$35,600
Tour and Travel Guide$31,180
Hairdresser$30,590
Animal Caretaker$29,400
Childcare Worker$29,140
Salaries for every job in Dayton, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $15.93 ($33,130 a year).

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

No: $33,130 against $36,560 nationally, 9% less.

How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $32,420, so Dayton pays 2% more.

Where does Dayton rank for recreation worker pay?

230 of 387 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,760 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.