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How much does a recreation worker make in Erie?

$32,410a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $15.58 an hour or $2,701 a month.

Hourly
$15.58
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
248 of 387
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,760Median: $32,410Highest 10%: $49,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,760$11.90
25th$28,230$13.57
Median$32,410$15.58
75th$39,580$19.03
90th$49,950$24.01

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Johnstown, PA$36,330
Pittsburgh, PA$35,980
Philadelphia, PA$35,710
Lancaster, PA$35,640
York, PA$35,090
Chambersburg, PA$35,050
Lebanon, PA$34,860
Harrisburg, PA$34,710
Allentown, PA$34,620
Scranton, PA$34,580
Altoona, PA$34,520
Reading, PA$33,510
State College, PA$31,450
Williamsport, PA$29,610
Recreation Worker salary in Pennsylvania Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Erie

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$45,540
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$40,700
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$37,510
Residential Advisor$37,030
Hairdresser$35,540
Animal Caretaker$29,780
Manicurist and Pedicurist$28,100
Childcare Worker$28,030
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$26,430
Personal Care and Service Worker$23,390
Salaries for every job in Erie, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $15.58 ($32,410 a year).

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

No: $32,410 against $36,560 nationally, 11% less.

How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $35,710, so Erie pays 9% less.

Where does Erie rank for recreation worker pay?

248 of 387 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,950 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.