How much does a recreation worker make in North Carolina?
$32,720a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in North Carolina. That is $15.73 an hour or $2,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.73
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,060Median: $32,720Highest 10%: $50,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,060 | $10.61 | |
| 25th | $26,450 | $12.72 | |
| Median | $32,720 | $15.73 | |
| 75th | $41,100 | $19.76 | |
| 90th | $50,810 | $24.43 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $37,050 |
| Asheville, NC | $36,820 |
| Wilmington, NC | $36,730 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $35,400 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $34,590 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $33,700 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $32,920 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $32,720 |
| Durham, NC | $31,720 |
| Charlotte, NC | $31,580 |
| Hickory, NC | $31,280 |
| Greensboro, NC | $30,550 |
| Raleigh, NC | $30,160 |
| Greenville, NC | $29,320 |
| Burlington, NC | $27,860 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $24,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 31. Iowa | $33,700 |
| 32. Tennessee | $33,580 |
| 33. Utah | $32,890 |
| 34. North Carolina | $32,720 |
| 35. Texas | $32,720 |
| 36. Georgia | $32,540 |
| 37. Ohio | $32,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $15.73 ($32,720 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $32,720 against $36,560 nationally, 11% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for recreation worker pay?
North Carolina ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays recreation workers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $37,050 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.