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How much does a recreation worker make in Gainesville?

$32,750a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Gainesville, FL metro area. That is $15.75 an hour or $2,729 a month.

Hourly
$15.75
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
237 of 387
Jobs in the area
270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,270Median: $32,750Highest 10%: $43,730
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,270$14.07
25th$31,240$15.02
Median$32,750$15.75
75th$35,730$17.18
90th$43,730$21.02

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

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
Homosassa Springs, FL$31,630
Recreation Worker salary in Florida Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Gainesville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$43,880
Skincare Specialist$41,930
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$41,160
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$34,930
Animal Caretaker$34,680
Childcare Worker$30,870
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$28,400
Usher$28,070
Hairdresser$27,930
Salaries for every job in Gainesville, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Gainesville, FL metro area is $15.75 ($32,750 a year).

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

No: $32,750 against $36,560 nationally, 10% less.

How does Gainesville compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $35,490, so Gainesville pays 8% less.

Where does Gainesville rank for recreation worker pay?

237 of 387 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,730 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.