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How much does a recreation worker make in Salt Lake City?

$32,940a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $15.84 an hour or $2,745 a month.

Hourly
$15.84
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
233 of 387
Jobs in the area
2,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,210Median: $32,940Highest 10%: $45,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,210$12.12
25th$31,230$15.01
Median$32,940$15.84
75th$38,080$18.31
90th$45,220$21.74

Other cities in Utah

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

St. George, UT$35,950
Provo, UT$29,990
Logan, UT$29,910
Ogden, UT$29,510
Recreation Worker salary in Utah Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Salt Lake City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Mortician$74,610
Costume Attendant$50,020
Skincare Specialist$47,730
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$47,670
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$46,860
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$45,520
Funeral Attendant$41,130
Hairdresser$40,720
Entertainment Attendant and Related Worker$40,030
Animal Trainer$39,510
Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Salt Lake City?

The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $15.84 ($32,940 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?

No: $32,940 against $36,560 nationally, 10% less.

How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $32,890, so Salt Lake City pays 0% more.

Where does Salt Lake City rank for recreation worker pay?

233 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Salt Lake City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,220 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.