How much does a recreation worker make in Rhode Island?
$36,340a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Rhode Island. That is $17.47 an hour or $3,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.47
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,290Median: $36,340Highest 10%: $52,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,290 | $15.04 | |
| 25th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| Median | $36,340 | $17.47 | |
| 75th | $42,110 | $20.25 | |
| 90th | $52,920 | $25.44 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $36,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 16. New Hampshire | $37,040 |
| 17. New Jersey | $36,880 |
| 18. Connecticut | $36,610 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $36,340 |
| 20. Virginia | $36,120 |
| 21. Arizona | $35,800 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $35,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $17.47 ($36,340 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $36,340 against $36,560 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for recreation worker pay?
Rhode Island ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays recreation workers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $36,320 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.