How much does a recreation worker make in Syracuse?
$34,800a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $16.73 an hour or $2,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.73
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 168 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $34,800Highest 10%: $49,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| Median | $34,800 | $16.73 | |
| 75th | $38,760 | $18.63 | |
| 90th | $49,020 | $23.57 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| New York, NY | $38,440 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $37,650 |
| Binghamton, NY | $36,170 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,840 |
| Kingston, NY | $35,730 |
| Albany, NY | $35,410 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $34,840 |
| Ithaca, NY | $34,770 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,560 |
| Utica, NY | $33,890 |
| Buffalo, NY | $33,640 |
| Watertown, NY | $32,410 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $16.73 ($34,800 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $34,800 against $36,560 nationally, 5% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $38,040, so Syracuse pays 9% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for recreation worker pay?
168 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,020 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.