How much does a recreation worker make in Phoenix?
$36,190a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $17.40 an hour or $3,016 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.40
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 9,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,280Median: $36,190Highest 10%: $53,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,280 | $15.04 | |
| 25th | $33,680 | $16.19 | |
| Median | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| 75th | $40,320 | $19.38 | |
| 90th | $53,180 | $25.57 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Tucson, AZ | $36,050 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $35,210 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,660 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $34,640 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $33,380 |
| Yuma, AZ | $32,400 |
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How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $17.40 ($36,190 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $36,190 against $36,560 nationally, 1% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $35,800, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for recreation worker pay?
109 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,180 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.