Recreation Workers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $39,780 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.12
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $53,770
Employed locally 2,460
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $39,780
    75th
    $45,880
    90th
    $53,770

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 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
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $42,830
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,010
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $41,340
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $40,770
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,900

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $37,900
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $49,230
    Childcare Workers $37,540
    Animal Caretakers $36,050
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,360
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $36,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Portland, OR-WA is $19.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.34 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 12.4% 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 $33,860 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.