Recreation Workers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $38,160 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $48,790
Employed locally 2,320
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,070
    50th (median)
    $38,160
    75th
    $40,390
    90th
    $48,790

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Recreation Workers salary is 63% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,070
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $42,830

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $38,720
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,000
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,080
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $45,800
    Animal Caretakers $35,720
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $37,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Denver, CO is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.43 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Denver, CO is 7.9% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,070.