Recreation Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $54,990 +55.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.44
10th percentile $38,450
90th percentile $58,900
Employed locally 2,640
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,450
    25th
    $43,100
    50th (median)
    $54,990
    75th
    $58,900
    90th
    $58,900

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 35% Median Recreation Workers salary is 65% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,070

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $38,350

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $40,810
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $59,360
    Childcare Workers $43,640
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $39,950
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $41,600
    Animal Caretakers $43,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in San Jose, CA is $26.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 55.4% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,450 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,100.