How much does a recreation worker make in Jonesboro?
$28,140a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Jonesboro, AR metro area. That is $13.53 an hour or $2,345 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.53
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 355 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,700Median: $28,140Highest 10%: $41,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,700 | $11.39 | |
| 25th | $25,610 | $12.31 | |
| Median | $28,140 | $13.53 | |
| 75th | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 90th | $41,350 | $19.88 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Texarkana, TX | $34,240 |
| Memphis, TN | $32,700 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $29,910 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $27,770 |
| Little Rock, AR | $25,800 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $25,690 |
Related jobs in Jonesboro
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Residential Advisor | $40,130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $38,240 |
| Animal Caretaker | $30,410 |
| Childcare Worker | $28,550 |
| Hairdresser | $27,570 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $26,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Jonesboro?
The median hourly pay in the Jonesboro, AR metro area is $13.53 ($28,140 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Jonesboro than the national average?
No: $28,140 against $36,560 nationally, 23% less.
How does Jonesboro compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $27,770, so Jonesboro pays 1% more.
Where does Jonesboro rank for recreation worker pay?
355 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,350 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.