Recreation Workers Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $30,950 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.88
10th percentile $22,200
90th percentile $46,340
Employed locally 160
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,200
    25th
    $27,560
    50th (median)
    $30,950
    75th
    $34,220
    90th
    $46,340

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Recreation Workers salary is 52% 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
    Rapid City, SD $44,150
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,110
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $36,160
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $36,030
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $35,900
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $35,830

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$27,060
    Animal Caretakers$29,910
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$33,760
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41,360
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$21,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$34,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Pocatello, ID is $14.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.52 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Pocatello, ID is 12.5% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,200 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,560.