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How much does a recreation worker make in State College?

$31,450a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the State College, PA metro area. That is $15.12 an hour or $2,621 a month.

Hourly
$15.12
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
266 of 387
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,810Median: $31,450Highest 10%: $57,660
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$17,810$8.56
25th$22,260$10.70
Median$31,450$15.12
75th$40,140$19.30
90th$57,660$27.72

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Johnstown, PA$36,330
Pittsburgh, PA$35,980
Philadelphia, PA$35,710
Lancaster, PA$35,640
York, PA$35,090
Chambersburg, PA$35,050
Lebanon, PA$34,860
Harrisburg, PA$34,710
Allentown, PA$34,620
Scranton, PA$34,580
Altoona, PA$34,520
Reading, PA$33,510
Erie, PA$32,410
Williamsport, PA$29,610
Recreation Worker salary in Pennsylvania Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in State College

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$49,000
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$43,170
Hairdresser$36,540
Animal Caretaker$29,480
Manicurist and Pedicurist$28,100
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$22,130
Salaries for every job in State College, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in State College?

The median hourly pay in the State College, PA metro area is $15.12 ($31,450 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in State College than the national average?

No: $31,450 against $36,560 nationally, 14% less.

How does State College compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $35,710, so State College pays 12% less.

Where does State College rank for recreation worker pay?

266 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in State College?

The lowest-paid 10% make $17,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,660 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.