Salaripedia
English

How much does a recreation worker make in Philadelphia?

$35,710a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $17.17 an hour or $2,976 a month.

Hourly
$17.17
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
132 of 387
Jobs in the area
5,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,530Median: $35,710Highest 10%: $55,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,530$14.20
25th$32,220$15.49
Median$35,710$17.17
75th$42,940$20.64
90th$55,230$26.55

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Johnstown, PA$36,330
Pittsburgh, PA$35,980
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
Erie, PA$32,410
State College, PA$31,450
Williamsport, PA$29,610
Recreation Worker salary in Pennsylvania Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Philadelphia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Mortician$75,470
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$63,370
Costume Attendant$59,420
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$51,560
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$49,830
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$48,040
Skincare Specialist$43,570
Animal Trainer$42,860
Funeral Attendant$42,460
Locker Room$41,690
Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Philadelphia?

The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $17.17 ($35,710 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?

No: $35,710 against $36,560 nationally, 2% less.

How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $35,710, so Philadelphia pays 0% more.

Where does Philadelphia rank for recreation worker pay?

132 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Philadelphia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,230 or more.

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.