Recreation Workers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $36,300 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.45
10th percentile $31,590
90th percentile $55,800
Employed locally 110
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,590
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $36,300
    75th
    $44,870
    90th
    $55,800

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Recreation Workers salary is 50% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $37,390
    Kingston, NY $36,550
    Albany, OR $35,930
    Glens Falls, NY $35,870
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $35,730

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$36,150
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,000
    Residential Advisors$51,360
    Animal Caretakers$36,220
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$32,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$63,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Ithaca, NY is $17.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.36 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Ithaca, NY is 2.6% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,590 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.