Recreation Workers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $31,430 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.11
10th percentile $21,830
90th percentile $48,220
Employed locally 450
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,830
    25th
    $29,220
    50th (median)
    $31,430
    75th
    $37,440
    90th
    $48,220

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Recreation Workers salary is 60% 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
    Napa, CA $39,220
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $38,180
    Lebanon, PA $35,830
    Grants Pass, OR $35,220
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $35,140
    Chambersburg, PA $34,500

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,900
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,100
    Childcare Workers $28,190
    Animal Caretakers $29,870
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,600
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $27,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Harrisburg, PA is $15.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.23 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 11.2% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,830 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,220.