What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Recreation Worker?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Recreation Worker jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.1% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $43,773 $3,647 $841 $21.04 Berkeley, CA $43,206 $3,600 $830 $20.77 Sitka, AK $42,509 $3,542 $817 $20.44 San Francisco, CA $41,573 $3,464 $799 $19.99 Sunnyvale, CA $41,414 $3,451 $796 $19.91 San Jose, CA $41,355 $3,446 $795 $19.88 Daly City, CA $40,886 $3,407 $786 $19.66 Santa Cruz, CA $40,744 $3,395 $783 $19.59 Oakland, CA $40,526 $3,377 $779 $19.48 Richmond, CA $40,497 $3,374 $778 $19.47

Recreation Worker

Recreation Worker Salary

Q: How much does a Recreation Worker make?

The average annual pay for a recreation worker in the United States is $35,286 a year — that works out to approximately $16.96 an hour. The middle 80% of Recreation Workers earn between $24,500 (10th percentile) and $47,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Recreation Worker Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Recreation Worker in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Senior Game Artist at $87,850 (249.0%) above Recreation Worker. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Senior Game Artist $123,136 $10,261 $2,368 $59.20 Work From Home Outdoor Recreation Planner $56,351 $4,695 $1,083 $27.09 Independent Contractor Flight Attendant $47,079 $3,923 $905 $22.63 Recreational Leader $32,326 $2,693 $621 $15.54 Recreation Aide $31,122 $2,593 $598 $14.96

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Recreation Worker Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$35,286

Columbus

Ohio

$34,083

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How much does a Recreation Worker make?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Recreation Worker in the United States is $35,286 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $16.96 an hour. This is the equivalent of $678/week or $2,940/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $50,500 and as low as $16,000, the majority of Recreation Worker salaries currently range between $28,000 (25th percentile) to $39,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $47,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Recreation Worker varies little (about 11500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Recreation Worker in your area makes on average $34,083 per year, or $1,203 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $35,286. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Recreation Worker salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Recreation Worker jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Recreation Worker Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Recreation Worker job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $7,223 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $8,487 (24.1%) above the $35,286 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Recreation Worker appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Nome, AK, and Richmond, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Recreation Worker role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$43,773	$3,647	$841	$21.04
Berkeley, CA	$43,206	$3,600	$830	$20.77
Sitka, AK	$42,509	$3,542	$817	$20.44
San Francisco, CA	$41,573	$3,464	$799	$19.99
Sunnyvale, CA	$41,414	$3,451	$796	$19.91
San Jose, CA	$41,355	$3,446	$795	$19.88
Daly City, CA	$40,886	$3,407	$786	$19.66
Santa Cruz, CA	$40,744	$3,395	$783	$19.59
Oakland, CA	$40,526	$3,377	$779	$19.48
Richmond, CA	$40,497	$3,374	$778	$19.47

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Recreation Worker Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Recreation Worker category.

For example Senior Game Artist jobs pay as much as $87,850 (249.0%) more than the average Recreation Worker salary of $35,286. If you're qualified, finding work as a Senior Game Artist may help you make more money than that of the average Recreation Worker position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Senior Game Artist	$123,136	$10,261	$2,368	$59.20
Work From Home Outdoor Recreation Planner	$56,351	$4,695	$1,083	$27.09
Independent Contractor Flight Attendant	$47,079	$3,923	$905	$22.63
Recreational Leader	$32,326	$2,693	$621	$15.54
Recreation Aide	$31,122	$2,593	$598	$14.96

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Infographic detailing Recreation Worker salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $35,286 per year or $16.96 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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