Recreation Workers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $30,630 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.72
10th percentile $21,910
90th percentile $48,000
Employed locally 3,600
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,910
    25th
    $24,210
    50th (median)
    $30,630
    75th
    $35,840
    90th
    $48,000

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Recreation Workers salary is 62% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,940
    Midland, TX $32,030
    Longview, TX $31,700
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,300
    Killeen-Temple, TX $31,230

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,490
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,930
    Animal Caretakers $29,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $42,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Houston, TX is $14.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.46 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Houston, TX is 13.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,910 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,210.