Recreation Workers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $34,440 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.56
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $52,980
Employed locally 740
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,720
    50th (median)
    $34,440
    75th
    $40,880
    90th
    $52,980

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Recreation Workers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $37,390
    Kingston, NY $36,550
    Ithaca, NY $36,300
    Albany, OR $35,930
    Glens Falls, NY $35,870

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$35,230
    Animal Caretakers$35,460
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,740
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,540
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$33,590
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$31,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Albany, NY is $16.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.99 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Albany, NY is 2.7% below the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Albany?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,720.