How much does a recreation worker make in Portland?
$42,580a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $20.47 an hour or $3,548 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.47
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 2,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,250Median: $42,580Highest 10%: $58,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| 25th | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| Median | $42,580 | $20.47 | |
| 75th | $49,780 | $23.93 | |
| 90th | $58,940 | $28.34 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Bend, OR | $46,230 |
| Eugene, OR | $37,740 |
| Salem, OR | $37,630 |
| Medford, OR | $37,400 |
| Albany, OR | $36,590 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $36,530 |
| Corvallis, OR | $35,210 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Animal Trainer | $66,040 |
| Barber | $64,310 |
| Hairdresser | $59,610 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $59,570 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $59,350 |
| Skincare Specialist | $57,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $50,030 |
| Mortician | $49,930 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $47,280 |
| Residential Advisor | $47,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $20.47 ($42,580 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $42,580 against $36,560 nationally, 16% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $39,610, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for recreation worker pay?
14 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,940 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.