Recreation Workers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $35,390 +0% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $30,350
90th percentile $53,760
Employed locally 8,380
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,350
    25th
    $31,510
    50th (median)
    $35,390
    75th
    $40,220
    90th
    $53,760

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,510
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,410
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,390
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $35,010
    Tucson, AZ $34,980
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $32,050

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,220
    Childcare Workers $36,220
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,010
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,320
    Animal Caretakers $35,410
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $31,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Phoenix, AZ is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.57 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,350 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,510.