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How much does a recreation worker make in Tyler?

$28,700a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Tyler, TX metro area. That is $13.80 an hour or $2,392 a month.

Hourly
$13.80
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
344 of 387
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,990Median: $28,700Highest 10%: $43,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$18,990$9.13
25th$23,360$11.23
Median$28,700$13.80
75th$36,760$17.67
90th$43,530$20.93

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

College Station, TX$47,870
Austin, TX$38,230
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
Brownsville, TX$30,130
Abilene, TX$30,120
Corpus Christi, TX$29,950
Wichita Falls, TX$29,550
Lubbock, TX$28,430
Laredo, TX$27,860
Recreation Worker salary in Texas Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Tyler

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$44,370
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$40,260
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$35,110
Residential Advisor$30,900
Animal Caretaker$29,210
Hairdresser$26,950
Childcare Worker$26,050
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$23,870
Salaries for every job in Tyler, TX

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Tyler, TX metro area is $13.80 ($28,700 a year).

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

No: $28,700 against $36,560 nationally, 21% less.

How does Tyler compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $32,720, so Tyler pays 12% less.

Where does Tyler rank for recreation worker pay?

344 of 387 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $18,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,530 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.