Recreation Workers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $38,160 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $50,720
Employed locally 860
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $37,370
    50th (median)
    $38,160
    75th
    $43,790
    90th
    $50,720

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Recreation Workers salary is 63% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $62,050
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $36,430
    Animal Caretakers $38,210
    Childcare Workers $39,460
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $36,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $51,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Santa Rosa, CA is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.76 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 7.9% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,370.