Recreation Workers Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $24,240 -31.5% vs national
Median hourly $11.65
10th percentile $21,430
90th percentile $30,300
Employed locally 200
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,430
    25th
    $21,430
    50th (median)
    $24,240
    75th
    $27,320
    90th
    $30,300

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Recreation Workers salary is 54% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,010
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $41,830
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $41,530
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $40,230

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $17,210
    Childcare Workers $20,110
    Animal Caretakers $22,100
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,070
    Residential Advisors $23,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $33,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Gadsden, AL is $11.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.63 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Gadsden, AL is 31.5% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,430 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,430.