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How much does a recreation worker make in Memphis?

$32,700a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $15.72 an hour or $2,725 a month.

Hourly
$15.72
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
243 of 387
Jobs in the area
970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,880Median: $32,700Highest 10%: $44,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,880$11.00
25th$28,060$13.49
Median$32,700$15.72
75th$35,830$17.23
90th$44,450$21.37

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Nashville, TN$37,460
Knoxville, TN$34,850
Jackson, TN$33,550
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 Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$67,120
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$47,560
Mortician$46,970
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$46,360
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$39,680
Skincare Specialist$37,010
Residential Advisor$36,430
Tour and Travel Guide$36,100
Concierge$34,020
Entertainment Attendant and Related Worker$32,710
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $15.72 ($32,700 a year).

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

No: $32,700 against $36,560 nationally, 11% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $33,580, so Memphis pays 3% less.

Where does Memphis rank for recreation worker pay?

243 of 387 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,450 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.