Recreation Workers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $31,300 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.05
10th percentile $22,930
90th percentile $51,720
Employed locally 4,630
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,930
    25th
    $27,470
    50th (median)
    $31,300
    75th
    $39,510
    90th
    $51,720

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 36% Median Recreation Workers salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Dallas, TX is $15.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.33 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Dallas, TX is 11.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,930 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,470.