Recreation Workers Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 20 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Recreation Workers in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $32,231 per year on average across 20 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.9% vs the national median of $35,380. An estimated 12,340 recreation workers are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $28,650 to $35,830 depending on location.
$32,231
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$35,830
Highest paying metro
$28,650
Lowest paying metro
12,340
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Recreation Workers salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, PA | $35,830 | $28,630 | $39,630 | 90 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $34,500 | $28,370 | $40,850 | 120 |
| Lancaster, PA | $34,220 | $28,680 | $36,860 | 500 |
| Altoona, PA | $34,150 | $28,200 | $39,780 | 140 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $34,050 | $30,830 | $42,010 | 5,380 |
| Johnstown, PA | $33,880 | $25,760 | $42,800 | 130 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $33,820 | $27,600 | $43,350 | 330 |
| State College, PA | $33,810 | $26,670 | $38,280 | 120 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $33,440 | $29,770 | $39,010 | 680 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $31,980 | $26,710 | $39,110 | 60 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $31,930 | $25,520 | $38,550 | 1,900 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $31,430 | $29,220 | $37,440 | 450 |
| Erie, PA | $31,140 | $26,820 | $38,700 | 240 |
| Scranton, PA | $30,980 | $28,080 | $38,450 | 470 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $30,880 | $26,610 | $39,890 | 450 |
| York, PA | $30,510 | $27,490 | $40,540 | 250 |
| Reading, PA | $30,410 | $22,710 | $37,340 | 280 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $30,020 | $27,280 | $38,060 | 300 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $28,990 | $27,040 | $36,580 | 320 |
| Williamsport, PA | $28,650 | $27,350 | $36,990 | 130 |