How much does a recreation worker make in Sacramento?
$38,820a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $18.66 an hour or $3,235 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.66
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 2,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,790Median: $38,820Highest 10%: $50,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,790 | $17.21 | |
| 25th | $36,730 | $17.66 | |
| Median | $38,820 | $18.66 | |
| 75th | $45,870 | $22.05 | |
| 90th | $50,410 | $24.24 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| San Jose, CA | $57,580 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,290 |
| Napa, CA | $42,670 |
| San Diego, CA | $40,380 |
| Yuba City, CA | $40,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $40,010 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,990 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,930 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $38,870 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,790 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $38,340 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,260 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,060 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,960 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,850 |
| Modesto, CA | $37,230 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,080 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $37,010 |
| Merced, CA | $36,790 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,630 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,970 |
| Chico, CA | $35,320 |
| Redding, CA | $35,230 |
| El Centro, CA | $34,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $18.66 ($38,820 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $38,820 against $36,560 nationally, 6% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $39,780, so Sacramento pays 2% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for recreation worker pay?
36 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,410 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.