Recreation Workers Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $28,440 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.67
10th percentile $22,160
90th percentile $44,830
Employed locally 250
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,160
    25th
    $25,210
    50th (median)
    $28,440
    75th
    $39,320
    90th
    $44,830

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Recreation Workers salary is 60% 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
    Toledo, OH $34,170
    Columbus, OH $33,960
    Johnstown, PA $33,880
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $33,290
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $33,230
    Ohio $31,030

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,100
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $30,670
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $41,450
    Childcare Workers $28,240
    Animal Caretakers $28,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Sandusky?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Sandusky, OH is $13.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.60 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Sandusky, OH is 19.6% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,160 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,210.