Recreation Workers Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $35,500 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.07
10th percentile $34,080
90th percentile $43,700
Employed locally 910
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,080
    25th
    $35,500
    50th (median)
    $35,500
    75th
    $36,470
    90th
    $43,700

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Recreation Workers salary is 55% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Napa, CA $39,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,900
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $38,500

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$39,610
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$33,420
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,340
    Animal Caretakers$36,400
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,060
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Modesto, CA is $17.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.16 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Modesto, CA is 0.3% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,080 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,500.