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How much does a recreation worker make in San Francisco?

$46,290a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,858 a month.

Hourly
$22.25
Vs. national median
+27%
Rank among cities
4 of 387
Jobs in the area
6,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,980Median: $46,290Highest 10%: $61,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,980$18.26
25th$40,470$19.46
Median$46,290$22.25
75th$51,990$25.00
90th$61,920$29.77

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

San Jose, CA$57,580
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
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
Recreation Worker salary in California Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in San Francisco

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$72,490
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$65,820
Animal Trainer$61,490
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$61,000
Embalmer$60,890
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$60,510
Mortician$60,310
Costume Attendant$59,260
Residential Advisor$54,510
Tour and Travel Guide$52,480
Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in San Francisco?

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $22.25 ($46,290 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in San Francisco than the national average?

Yes: $46,290 against $36,560 nationally, 27% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $39,780, so San Francisco pays 16% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for recreation worker pay?

4 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in San Francisco?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,920 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.