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Recreation Workers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Recreation Workers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$39,780
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.9% vs 2024
$43,530
Mean Salary
$39,780
Median Salary
$19.12
Hourly Rate
48,560 people work as Recreation Workers in California
Recreation Workers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Recreation Workers in California earn a median salary of $39,780 per year ($3,315/month).
This is 13.9% above the national average of $34,921.
California ranks #5 out of 51 states for Recreation Workers pay.
Approximately 48,560 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Recreation Workers
Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Coordination
4.0
Service Orientation
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.11
Public Safety and Security
3.82
Customer and Personal Service
3.65
Education and Training
3.52
Law and Government
3.43
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(62.0% of workers)
Salaries for Recreation Workers in California range from $35,900 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $56,150 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,320 and $46,550.
Median $39,780
P10: $35,900P25: $37,320P75: $46,550P90: $56,150
10th
$35,900
25th
$37,320
Median
$39,780
75th
$46,550
90th
$56,150
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,900
$17.26
$2,991
25th Percentile
$37,320
$17.94
$3,110
Median (50th)
$39,780
$19.12
$3,315
75th Percentile
$46,550
$22.38
$3,879
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$56,150
$27.00
$4,679
Note: The mean (average) salary of $43,530 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Recreation Workers make in California?
The median annual salary for Recreation Workers in California is $39,780 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $43,530.
What is the salary range for a Recreation Workers in California?
Salaries for Recreation Workers in California range from $35,900 at the 10th percentile to $56,150 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,320 and $46,550.
What is the starting salary for a Recreation Workers in California?
Entry-level Recreation Workers positions in California typically start around $35,900 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,320 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Recreation Workers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 48,560 people are employed as Recreation Workers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Recreation Workers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Recreation Workers in California is approximately $19.12 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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