How much does a recreation worker make in Florida?
$35,490a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Florida. That is $17.06 an hour or $2,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.06
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,130Median: $35,490Highest 10%: $49,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,130 | $14.00 | |
| 25th | $31,680 | $15.23 | |
| Median | $35,490 | $17.06 | |
| 75th | $39,490 | $18.99 | |
| 90th | $49,130 | $23.62 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $38,130 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $36,910 |
| North Port, FL | $36,860 |
| Tampa, FL | $36,840 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $36,830 |
| Wildwood, FL | $36,200 |
| Sebring, FL | $35,940 |
| Crestview, FL | $35,880 |
| Orlando, FL | $35,490 |
| Miami, FL | $35,460 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $35,460 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $35,330 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $34,710 |
| Sebastian, FL | $34,700 |
| Deltona, FL | $34,470 |
| Panama City, FL | $34,140 |
| Lakeland, FL | $33,860 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $33,710 |
| Pensacola, FL | $33,690 |
| Ocala, FL | $32,890 |
| Gainesville, FL | $32,750 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $31,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 21. Arizona | $35,800 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $35,710 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $35,530 |
| 24. Florida | $35,490 |
| 25. Illinois | $35,480 |
| 26. Michigan | $35,090 |
| 27. Montana | $35,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $17.06 ($35,490 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $35,490 against $36,560 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Florida rank for recreation worker pay?
Florida ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays recreation workers the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $38,130 a year.
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.