How much does a recreation worker make in Tucson?
$36,050a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $17.33 an hour or $3,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.33
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 114 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,590Median: $36,050Highest 10%: $47,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,590 | $14.71 | |
| 25th | $31,690 | $15.24 | |
| Median | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| 75th | $37,290 | $17.93 | |
| 90th | $47,230 | $22.71 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $36,190 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $35,210 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,660 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $34,640 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $33,380 |
| Yuma, AZ | $32,400 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $17.33 ($36,050 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $36,050 against $36,560 nationally, 1% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $35,800, so Tucson pays 1% more.
Where does Tucson rank for recreation worker pay?
114 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,230 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.