How much does a recreation worker make in Salem?
$37,630a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $18.09 an hour or $3,136 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.09
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,170Median: $37,630Highest 10%: $56,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,170 | $14.99 | |
| 25th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| Median | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 75th | $47,260 | $22.72 | |
| 90th | $56,440 | $27.13 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Bend, OR | $46,230 |
| Portland, OR | $42,580 |
| Eugene, OR | $37,740 |
| Medford, OR | $37,400 |
| Albany, OR | $36,590 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $36,530 |
| Corvallis, OR | $35,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $18.09 ($37,630 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $37,630 against $36,560 nationally, 3% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $39,610, so Salem pays 5% less.
Where does Salem rank for recreation worker pay?
60 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,440 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.