Recreation Workers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $31,200 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $21,530
90th percentile $49,640
Employed locally 400
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,530
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $35,890
    90th
    $49,640

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Recreation Workers salary is 47% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,070
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $41,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,780
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $36,960
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $36,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $35,900

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,960
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,160
    Animal Caretakers $28,380
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,690
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $32,050
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $23,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Fayetteville, NC is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.93 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 11.8% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,530 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.