SOC Code: 39-9032
Category: Personal Care and Service
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $25,640 | $2,137 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,460 | $2,538 |
| Median | $35,380 | $2,948 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,120 | $3,427 |
| 90th Percentile | $49,460 | $4,122 |
| Mean (Average) | $37,170 | $3,098 |
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Your salary of $35,380 is in the 50th percentile for Recreation Workers
Percentile estimated from BLS p10/p25/median/p75/p90 wage data. Actual distribution may vary by experience and location.
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Annual Take-Home
$30,412
Monthly
$2,534
Bi-Weekly
$1,170
Effective Tax Rate
14.0%
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The median annual salary for a Recreation Workers in the US is $35,380 as of 2024 BLS data. The average (mean) salary is $37,170, which can be higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
The top-paying metro areas for Recreation Workerss are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($54,990), Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($45,170), San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA ($44,070). These figures reflect 2024 BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for metro areas with reportable data.
Recreation Workers salaries range from $25,640 at the 10th percentile to $49,460 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $30,460 and $41,120, indicating a $10,660 interquartile spread.
There are approximately 309,640 Recreation Workerss employed across the United States according to 2024 BLS data. This occupation falls under the "Personal Care and Service" category (SOC 39-9032).
The Recreation Workers median salary of $35,380 is 24% below the overall US median wage of $46,310 for all occupations. Cost of living and local demand significantly affect actual compensation.