How much does a recreation worker make in Salinas?
$38,260a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Salinas, CA metro area. That is $18.39 an hour or $3,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.39
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,740Median: $38,260Highest 10%: $54,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 25th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $38,260 | $18.39 | |
| 75th | $44,270 | $21.28 | |
| 90th | $54,610 | $26.25 |
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 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,820 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,790 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $38,340 |
| 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 Salinas, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Salinas?
The median hourly pay in the Salinas, CA metro area is $18.39 ($38,260 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Salinas than the national average?
Yes: $38,260 against $36,560 nationally, 5% more.
How does Salinas compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $39,780, so Salinas pays 4% less.
Where does Salinas rank for recreation worker pay?
45 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Salinas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,610 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.