Recreation Workers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $35,080 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.86
10th percentile $30,120
90th percentile $48,910
Employed locally 350
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,120
    25th
    $32,170
    50th (median)
    $35,080
    75th
    $41,930
    90th
    $48,910

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Recreation Workers salary is 49% 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
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $42,830
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,010
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $41,340
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $40,770
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,780

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $37,900
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,690
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $32,050
    Childcare Workers $34,200
    Animal Caretakers $33,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $54,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Eugene, OR is $16.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.42 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Eugene, OR is 0.8% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,120 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,170.