Recreation Workers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 28 metro areas • California
Recreation Workers in California earn a median salary of $37,649 per year on average across 28 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.4% vs the national median of $35,380. An estimated 48,340 recreation workers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $33,640 to $54,990 depending on location.
$37,649
Avg median salary in California
$54,990
Highest paying metro
$33,640
Lowest paying metro
48,340
Employed in California
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Recreation Workers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $54,990 | $43,100 | $58,900 | 2,640 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,070 | $38,120 | $47,670 | 6,330 |
| North Coast Region of California | $42,630 | $35,710 | $58,810 | 280 |
| Napa, CA | $39,220 | $38,660 | $49,440 | 230 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $38,900 | $35,710 | $48,160 | 350 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,500 | $36,720 | $41,360 | 4,260 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,350 | $35,120 | $43,930 | 2,820 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $38,160 | $37,370 | $43,790 | 860 |
| Yuba City, CA | $38,020 | $35,550 | $43,620 | 80 |
| Vallejo, CA | $37,290 | $36,030 | $45,520 | 510 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,150 | $35,770 | $41,120 | 17,620 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $37,130 | $34,080 | $44,500 | 640 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $37,020 | $36,560 | $45,560 | 310 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $36,400 | $36,400 | $39,800 | 1,290 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $36,380 | $34,180 | $48,200 | 250 |
| Oxnard, CA | $36,370 | $34,990 | $39,500 | 900 |
| Salinas, CA | $36,370 | $34,220 | $42,550 | 440 |
| Stockton, CA | $36,300 | $34,920 | $45,340 | 1,010 |
| Riverside, CA | $36,160 | $34,760 | $41,990 | 3,640 |
| Hanford, CA | $36,130 | $34,400 | $40,580 | 50 |
| Visalia, CA | $35,700 | $35,700 | $37,440 | 780 |
| Modesto, CA | $35,500 | $35,500 | $36,470 | 910 |
| Redding, CA | $35,490 | $34,740 | $38,910 | 260 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $35,140 | $34,470 | $40,480 | 300 |
| Merced, CA | $34,720 | $33,610 | $38,210 | 130 |
| Chico, CA | $34,250 | $33,690 | $35,610 | 460 |
| Fresno, CA | $34,200 | $33,280 | $37,240 | 910 |
| El Centro, CA | $33,640 | $33,280 | $42,300 | 80 |