How much does a recreation worker make in Seattle?
$45,990a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $22.11 an hour or $3,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.11
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 3,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,600Median: $45,990Highest 10%: $61,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,600 | $17.60 | |
| 25th | $39,280 | $18.88 | |
| Median | $45,990 | $22.11 | |
| 75th | $51,800 | $24.90 | |
| 90th | $61,070 | $29.36 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Bellingham, WA | $44,640 |
| Kennewick, WA | $43,460 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $43,380 |
| Bremerton, WA | $43,060 |
| Portland, OR | $42,580 |
| Olympia, WA | $40,330 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $40,250 |
| Spokane, WA | $39,260 |
| Yakima, WA | $38,820 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $37,600 |
| Longview, WA | $37,450 |
| Lewiston, ID | $29,740 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker | $80,920 |
| Skincare Specialist | $80,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $68,020 |
| Costume Attendant | $65,460 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $63,630 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $63,560 |
| Barber | $63,410 |
| Gambling Dealer | $60,490 |
| Mortician | $60,120 |
| Hairdresser | $59,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $22.11 ($45,990 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $45,990 against $36,560 nationally, 26% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $44,890, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for recreation worker pay?
6 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,070 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.