Recreation Workers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $33,640 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.17
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $62,400
Employed locally 80
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $33,640
    75th
    $42,300
    90th
    $62,400

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Recreation Workers salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Napa, CA $39,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,900
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $38,500

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$35,970
    Animal Caretakers$35,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$58,840
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in El Centro, CA is $16.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.57 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in El Centro, CA is 4.9% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.