How much does a recreation worker make in Portland?
$38,230a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $18.38 an hour or $3,186 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.38
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,750Median: $38,230Highest 10%: $56,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,750 | $15.26 | |
| 25th | $33,500 | $16.11 | |
| Median | $38,230 | $18.38 | |
| 75th | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| 90th | $56,040 | $26.94 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Lewiston, ME | $36,230 |
| Bangor, ME | $33,790 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $18.38 ($38,230 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $38,230 against $36,560 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $37,450, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for recreation worker pay?
47 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,040 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.