Recreation Workers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $28,800 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.84
10th percentile $25,680
90th percentile $50,710
Employed locally 1,440
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,680
    25th
    $25,680
    50th (median)
    $28,800
    75th
    $35,900
    90th
    $50,710

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Recreation Workers salary is 61% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,160
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,020
    Jacksonville, FL $32,030
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $31,050
    Greenville, NC $29,410
    Carson City, NV $29,180

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Gambling Dealers $24,090
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $64,830
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $28,020
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $49,050
    Childcare Workers $28,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Las Vegas, NV is $13.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.15 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 18.6% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,680 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,680.