How much does a recreation worker make in Ohio?
$32,420a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Ohio. That is $15.59 an hour or $2,702 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.59
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,580Median: $32,420Highest 10%: $47,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,580 | $11.82 | |
| 25th | $28,680 | $13.79 | |
| Median | $32,420 | $15.59 | |
| 75th | $37,300 | $17.93 | |
| 90th | $47,220 | $22.70 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, OH | $33,900 |
| Columbus, OH | $33,690 |
| Dayton, OH | $33,130 |
| Akron, OH | $32,540 |
| Cleveland, OH | $31,380 |
| Wheeling, WV | $31,050 |
| Toledo, OH | $30,550 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,240 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $29,880 |
| Mansfield, OH | $29,870 |
| Canton, OH | $29,620 |
| Lima, OH | $29,390 |
| Sandusky, OH | $29,320 |
| Weirton, WV | $29,210 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 34. North Carolina | $32,720 |
| 35. Texas | $32,720 |
| 36. Georgia | $32,540 |
| 37. Ohio | $32,420 |
| 38. Kentucky | $32,400 |
| 39. New Mexico | $31,900 |
| 40. Kansas | $31,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $15.59 ($32,420 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $32,420 against $36,560 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Ohio rank for recreation worker pay?
Ohio ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays recreation workers the most?
Springfield, OH, with a median of $33,900 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.