Recreation Workers Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $28,500 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.70
10th percentile $19,880
90th percentile $48,530
Employed locally 210
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,880
    25th
    $23,100
    50th (median)
    $28,500
    75th
    $37,580
    90th
    $48,530

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Recreation Workers salary is 44% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,940
    Midland, TX $32,030
    Longview, TX $31,700
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,300
    Killeen-Temple, TX $31,230

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $26,430
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,230
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $34,610
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $22,390
    Animal Caretakers $26,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Brownsville, TX is $13.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.77 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Brownsville, TX is 19.4% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,880 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,100.