Recreation Workers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $24,260 -31.4% vs national
Median hourly $11.66
10th percentile $23,500
90th percentile $42,200
Employed locally 570
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,500
    25th
    $23,500
    50th (median)
    $24,260
    75th
    $30,610
    90th
    $42,200

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Recreation Workers salary is 63% 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
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $42,830
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $42,800
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,010
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $41,830

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,310
    Animal Caretakers $29,570
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,110
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $25,910
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $36,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Little Rock, AR is $11.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.10 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Little Rock, AR is 31.4% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,500 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,500.