Recreation Workers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $25,700 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.36
10th percentile $17,160
90th percentile $40,600
Employed locally 400
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,160
    25th
    $19,110
    50th (median)
    $25,700
    75th
    $34,300
    90th
    $40,600

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Recreation Workers salary is 58% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $31,190
    Williamsport, PA $28,650
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $26,150
    Hattiesburg, MS $23,920

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $22,130
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,600
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,030
    Animal Caretakers $25,650
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $33,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Jackson, MS is $12.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.50 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Jackson, MS is 27.4% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,160 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,110.