Recreation Workers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $36,370 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.49
10th percentile $33,380
90th percentile $51,210
Employed locally 440
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,380
    25th
    $34,220
    50th (median)
    $36,370
    75th
    $42,550
    90th
    $51,210

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Recreation Workers salary is 62% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Napa, CA $39,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,900
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $38,500

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $37,690
    Childcare Workers $37,540
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,630
    Animal Caretakers $37,920
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,530
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $38,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Salinas, CA is $17.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.25 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Salinas, CA is 2.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,380 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,220.