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How much does a recreation worker make in Jackson?

$33,550a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $16.13 an hour or $2,796 a month.

Hourly
$16.13
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
220 of 387
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,000Median: $33,550Highest 10%: $43,780
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,000$10.58
25th$28,910$13.90
Median$33,550$16.13
75th$38,180$18.36
90th$43,780$21.05

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Nashville, TN$37,460
Knoxville, TN$34,850
Memphis, TN$32,700
Chattanooga, TN$32,240
Kingsport, TN$31,080
Johnson City, TN$30,070
Morristown, TN$29,720
Clarksville, TN$28,520
Cleveland, TN$23,010
Recreation Worker salary in Tennessee Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$42,430
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$41,260
Animal Caretaker$30,890
Residential Advisor$29,210
Childcare Worker$27,540
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$27,280
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $16.13 ($33,550 a year).

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

No: $33,550 against $36,560 nationally, 8% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $33,580, so Jackson pays 0% more.

Where does Jackson rank for recreation worker pay?

220 of 387 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,780 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.