How much does a recreation worker make in Denver?
$39,640a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $19.06 an hour or $3,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.06
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 3,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,680Median: $39,640Highest 10%: $50,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,680 | $15.23 | |
| 25th | $35,190 | $16.92 | |
| Median | $39,640 | $19.06 | |
| 75th | $43,080 | $20.71 | |
| 90th | $50,820 | $24.43 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| 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 |
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How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $19.06 ($39,640 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $39,640 against $36,560 nationally, 8% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $38,820, so Denver pays 2% more.
Where does Denver rank for recreation worker pay?
24 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,820 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.