Recreation Workers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $36,760 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $30,400
90th percentile $52,510
Employed locally 630
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,400
    25th
    $34,230
    50th (median)
    $36,760
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $52,510

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Recreation Workers salary is 59% 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
    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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $41,530

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $35,130
    Animal Caretakers $36,820
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,380
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,920
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $48,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $54,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Portland, ME is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.94 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Portland, ME is 3.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,400 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,230.