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How much does a recreation worker make in Tuscaloosa?

$30,980a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area. That is $14.89 an hour or $2,582 a month.

Hourly
$14.89
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
278 of 387
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,160Median: $30,980Highest 10%: $53,190
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$19,160$9.21
25th$22,260$10.70
Median$30,980$14.89
75th$39,300$18.89
90th$53,190$25.57

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Mobile, AL$36,530
Florence, AL$34,980
Daphne, AL$33,670
Huntsville, AL$31,560
Birmingham, AL$30,030
Anniston, AL$30,010
Decatur, AL$29,380
Dothan, AL$28,740
Columbus, GA$27,930
Gadsden, AL$25,370
Auburn, AL$23,720
Montgomery, AL$22,740
Recreation Worker salary in Alabama Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Tuscaloosa

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$45,600
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$44,230
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,490
Hairdresser$30,250
Animal Caretaker$27,650
Residential Advisor$26,170
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$22,460
Childcare Worker$22,040
Salaries for every job in Tuscaloosa, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Tuscaloosa?

The median hourly pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area is $14.89 ($30,980 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in Tuscaloosa than the national average?

No: $30,980 against $36,560 nationally, 15% less.

How does Tuscaloosa compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $28,360, so Tuscaloosa pays 9% more.

Where does Tuscaloosa rank for recreation worker pay?

278 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Tuscaloosa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $19,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,190 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.