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How much does a recreation worker make in Jacksonville?

$33,700a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Jacksonville, NC metro area. That is $16.20 an hour or $2,808 a month.

Hourly
$16.20
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
213 of 387
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,440Median: $33,700Highest 10%: $44,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,440$10.79
25th$28,900$13.89
Median$33,700$16.20
75th$39,730$19.10
90th$44,060$21.18

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Virginia Beach, VA$37,050
Asheville, NC$36,820
Wilmington, NC$36,730
Goldsboro, NC$35,400
Pinehurst, NC$34,590
Winston-Salem, NC$32,920
Fayetteville, NC$32,720
Durham, NC$31,720
Charlotte, NC$31,580
Hickory, NC$31,280
Greensboro, NC$30,550
Raleigh, NC$30,160
Greenville, NC$29,320
Burlington, NC$27,860
Rocky Mount, NC$24,840
Recreation Worker salary in North Carolina Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Jacksonville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$44,440
Hairdresser$39,990
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$39,330
Animal Caretaker$30,460
Childcare Worker$29,310
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$26,260
Salaries for every job in Jacksonville, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jacksonville, NC metro area is $16.20 ($33,700 a year).

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

No: $33,700 against $36,560 nationally, 8% less.

How does Jacksonville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $32,720, so Jacksonville pays 3% more.

Where does Jacksonville rank for recreation worker pay?

213 of 387 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,060 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.