How much does a recreation worker make in Houston?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 271 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 4,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,910Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $46,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,910 | $11.01 | |
| 25th | $28,010 | $13.47 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $35,920 | $17.27 | |
| 90th | $46,710 | $22.46 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| College Station, TX | $47,870 |
| Austin, TX | $38,230 |
| Texarkana, TX | $34,240 |
| San Antonio, TX | $33,780 |
| Waco, TX | $33,580 |
| El Paso, TX | $32,960 |
| Longview, TX | $32,910 |
| Killeen, TX | $32,750 |
| Dallas, TX | $32,720 |
| Beaumont, TX | $32,450 |
| McAllen, TX | $30,870 |
| Amarillo, TX | $30,520 |
| Midland, TX | $30,320 |
| Brownsville, TX | $30,130 |
| Abilene, TX | $30,120 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,950 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $29,550 |
| Tyler, TX | $28,700 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,430 |
| Laredo, TX | $27,860 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,490 |
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| Mortician | $47,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,350 |
| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $44,890 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,510 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,390 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $35,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $36,560 nationally, 15% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $32,720, so Houston pays 5% less.
Where does Houston rank for recreation worker pay?
271 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,710 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.