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Recreation Workers Hourly Wage in California (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in California is $19.12/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • California hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.26
/hour
Median (P50)
$19.12
/hour
Senior (P90)
$27.0
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$39,780
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

California vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.26
National: $13.24
+30.4%
Median (P50)
$19.12
National: $16.79
+13.9%
Senior (P90)
$27.0
National: $24.35
+10.9%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $17.26 $690 $2992 $35,900
Q1 (P25) $17.94 $718 $3110 $37,320
Median (P50) $19.12 $765 $3315 $39,780
Q3 (P75) $22.38 $895 $3879 $46,550
Senior (P90) $27.0 $1080 $4679 $56,150

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Recreation Workers

#1
$22.34
$22.34/hr
+33.1%
#2
$21.58
$21.58/hr
+28.5%
#3
$20.32
$20.32/hr
+21.0%
#4
$19.71
$19.71/hr
+17.4%
#5
$19.12
$19.12/hr
+13.9%
#6
$19.04
$19.04/hr
+13.4%
#7
$18.66
$18.66/hr
+11.1%
#8
$18.53
$18.53/hr
+10.4%
#9
$18.29
$18.29/hr
+8.9%
#10
$18.03
$18.03/hr
+7.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Recreation Workers in California?

The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in California is $19.12/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $39,780.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does California Recreation Workers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Recreation Workers in California is $19.12/hr compared to the national average of $16.79/hr — higher by $2.33/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Recreation Workers in California?

Entry-level Recreation Workers professionals in California earn approximately $17.26/hour (10th percentile), which equals $35,900.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $27.0/hour.

How much does a senior Recreation Workers make per hour in California?

Senior-level Recreation Workers professionals in California (90th percentile) earn approximately $27.0/hour, or $56,150.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Recreation Workers (SOC 399032) in California.

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