How much does a recreation worker make in Pennsylvania?
$35,710a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Pennsylvania. That is $17.17 an hour or $2,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.17
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,940Median: $35,710Highest 10%: $55,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,940 | $11.99 | |
| 25th | $29,630 | $14.25 | |
| Median | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| 75th | $43,740 | $21.03 | |
| 90th | $55,030 | $26.46 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Johnstown, PA | $36,330 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $35,980 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,710 |
| Lancaster, PA | $35,640 |
| York, PA | $35,090 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $35,050 |
| Lebanon, PA | $34,860 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $34,710 |
| Allentown, PA | $34,620 |
| Scranton, PA | $34,580 |
| Altoona, PA | $34,520 |
| Reading, PA | $33,510 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $33,480 |
| Erie, PA | $32,410 |
| State College, PA | $31,450 |
| Williamsport, PA | $29,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 19. Rhode Island | $36,340 |
| 20. Virginia | $36,120 |
| 21. Arizona | $35,800 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $35,710 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $35,530 |
| 24. Florida | $35,490 |
| 25. Illinois | $35,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.17 ($35,710 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $35,710 against $36,560 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for recreation worker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays recreation workers the most?
Johnstown, PA, with a median of $36,330 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.