How much does a recreation worker make in Texas?
$32,720a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Texas. That is $15.73 an hour or $2,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.73
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,910Median: $32,720Highest 10%: $47,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,910 | $11.01 | |
| 25th | $28,170 | $13.54 | |
| Median | $32,720 | $15.73 | |
| 75th | $41,520 | $19.96 | |
| 90th | $47,870 | $23.01 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| College Station, TX | $47,870 |
| Austin, TX | $38,230 |
| Odessa, TX | $34,300 |
| Texarkana, TX | $34,240 |
| San Antonio, TX | $33,780 |
| Waco, TX | $33,580 |
| El Paso, TX | $32,960 |
| Longview, TX | $32,910 |
| Killeen, TX | $32,750 |
| Dallas, TX | $32,720 |
| Beaumont, TX | $32,450 |
| Houston, TX | $31,200 |
| McAllen, TX | $30,870 |
| Amarillo, TX | $30,520 |
| Midland, TX | $30,320 |
| Sherman, TX | $30,140 |
| Brownsville, TX | $30,130 |
| Abilene, TX | $30,120 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,950 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $29,550 |
| San Angelo, TX | $29,020 |
| Tyler, TX | $28,700 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,430 |
| Laredo, TX | $27,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 32. Tennessee | $33,580 |
| 33. Utah | $32,890 |
| 34. North Carolina | $32,720 |
| 35. Texas | $32,720 |
| 36. Georgia | $32,540 |
| 37. Ohio | $32,420 |
| 38. Kentucky | $32,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $15.73 ($32,720 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $32,720 against $36,560 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Texas rank for recreation worker pay?
Texas ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays recreation workers the most?
College Station-Bryan, TX, with a median of $47,870 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.