Recreation Workers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $27,830 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.38
10th percentile $24,780
90th percentile $44,520
Employed locally 400
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,780
    25th
    $25,550
    50th (median)
    $27,830
    75th
    $35,240
    90th
    $44,520

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 36% Median Recreation Workers salary is 64% 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
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $42,830
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $42,800
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,010
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $41,830

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,430
    Animal Caretakers $30,220
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,470
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,230
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $43,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Fayetteville, AR is $13.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.72 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 21.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,780 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,550.