Recreation Workers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $36,080 +2% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $49,140
Employed locally 380
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $32,840
    50th (median)
    $36,080
    75th
    $44,830
    90th
    $49,140

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Recreation Workers salary is 53% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,780

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $37,570
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,320
    Childcare Workers $35,570
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,690
    Animal Caretakers $34,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $56,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Salem, OR is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.14 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Salem, OR is 2% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,840.