How much does a recreation worker make in South Carolina?
$31,420a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in South Carolina. That is $15.11 an hour or $2,618 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.11
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,050Median: $31,420Highest 10%: $48,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,050 | $10.12 | |
| 25th | $26,790 | $12.88 | |
| Median | $31,420 | $15.11 | |
| 75th | $38,710 | $18.61 | |
| 90th | $48,230 | $23.19 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $36,550 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $35,790 |
| Florence, SC | $33,250 |
| Charlotte, NC | $31,580 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $31,030 |
| Greenville, SC | $30,200 |
| Columbia, SC | $30,140 |
| Sumter, SC | $29,970 |
| Augusta, GA | $29,860 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $28,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 39. New Mexico | $31,900 |
| 40. Kansas | $31,760 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $31,580 |
| 42. South Carolina | $31,420 |
| 43. Wyoming | $30,720 |
| 44. Indiana | $30,190 |
| 45. Nevada | $30,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $15.11 ($31,420 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $31,420 against $36,560 nationally, 14% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for recreation worker pay?
South Carolina ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays recreation workers the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $36,550 a year.
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.