Recreation Workers Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $36,410 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $31,120
90th percentile $59,700
Employed locally 370
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,120
    25th
    $31,310
    50th (median)
    $36,410
    75th
    $45,400
    90th
    $59,700

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Recreation Workers salary is 48% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,510
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,390
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $35,390
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $35,010
    Tucson, AZ $34,980
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $32,050

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Tour and Travel Guides$37,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,520
    Animal Caretakers$36,550
    Childcare Workers$37,910
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Flagstaff?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Flagstaff, AZ is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.07 or more per hour.

    Is Flagstaff above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 2.9% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,120 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,310.