How much does a recreation worker make in New York?
$38,040a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in New York. That is $18.29 an hour or $3,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.29
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,260Median: $38,040Highest 10%: $54,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,260 | $15.99 | |
| 25th | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| Median | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| 75th | $46,070 | $22.15 | |
| 90th | $54,610 | $26.25 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $38,440 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $37,650 |
| Binghamton, NY | $36,170 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,840 |
| Kingston, NY | $35,730 |
| Albany, NY | $35,410 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $34,840 |
| Syracuse, NY | $34,800 |
| Ithaca, NY | $34,770 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,560 |
| Utica, NY | $33,890 |
| Buffalo, NY | $33,640 |
| Watertown, NY | $32,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 6. Oregon | $39,610 |
| 7. Colorado | $38,820 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $38,540 |
| 9. New York | $38,040 |
| 10. Alaska | $37,510 |
| 11. Minnesota | $37,510 |
| 12. Maine | $37,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $18.29 ($38,040 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $38,040 against $36,560 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New York rank for recreation worker pay?
New York ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.