Recreation Workers Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $36,350 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.47
10th percentile $31,510
90th percentile $47,670
Employed locally 560
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,510
    25th
    $33,970
    50th (median)
    $36,350
    75th
    $39,680
    90th
    $47,670

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Recreation Workers salary is 48% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Barnstable Town, MA $39,300
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,940
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,160
    Yakima, WA $37,810
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $37,130

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47,650
    Childcare Workers$37,520
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,510
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,510
    Animal Caretakers$35,410
    Residential Advisors$47,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Springfield, MA is $17.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.99 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Springfield, MA is 2.7% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,510 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,970.