How much does a recreation worker make in New Jersey?
$36,880a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in New Jersey. That is $17.73 an hour or $3,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.73
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $36,880Highest 10%: $49,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $33,650 | $16.18 | |
| Median | $36,880 | $17.73 | |
| 75th | $42,360 | $20.37 | |
| 90th | $49,240 | $23.67 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $38,440 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,710 |
| Vineland, NJ | $35,700 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $34,900 |
| Allentown, PA | $34,620 |
| Trenton, NJ | $33,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 14. North Dakota | $37,310 |
| 15. Maryland | $37,200 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $37,040 |
| 17. New Jersey | $36,880 |
| 18. Connecticut | $36,610 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $36,340 |
| 20. Virginia | $36,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $17.73 ($36,880 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $36,880 against $36,560 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for recreation worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays recreation workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $38,440 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.