How much does a recreation worker make in Mississippi?
$28,060a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Mississippi. That is $13.49 an hour or $2,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.49
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,350Median: $28,060Highest 10%: $40,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,350 | $9.30 | |
| 25th | $21,940 | $10.55 | |
| Median | $28,060 | $13.49 | |
| 75th | $33,670 | $16.19 | |
| 90th | $40,710 | $19.57 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $32,700 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $28,460 |
| Gulfport, MS | $27,310 |
| Jackson, MS | $24,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 47. West Virginia | $29,710 |
| 48. Louisiana | $28,580 |
| 49. Alabama | $28,360 |
| 50. Mississippi | $28,060 |
| 51. Arkansas | $27,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $13.49 ($28,060 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $28,060 against $36,560 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for recreation worker pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays recreation workers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $32,700 a year.
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.