Recreation Workers Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $30,410 -14% vs national
Median hourly $14.62
10th percentile $21,100
90th percentile $48,760
Employed locally 280
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,100
    25th
    $22,710
    50th (median)
    $30,410
    75th
    $37,340
    90th
    $48,760

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Recreation Workers salary is 61% 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
    Napa, CA $39,220
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $38,180
    Lebanon, PA $35,830
    Grants Pass, OR $35,220
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $35,140
    Chambersburg, PA $34,500

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,800
    Childcare Workers$27,510
    Animal Caretakers$30,480
    Residential Advisors$44,170
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$42,450
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Reading, PA is $14.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.66 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Reading, PA is 14% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,100 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,710.