Recreation Workers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Recreation Workers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $29,996 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.2% vs the national median of $35,380. An estimated 3,480 recreation workers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $26,010 to $35,830 depending on location.
$29,996
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$35,830
Highest paying metro
$26,010
Lowest paying metro
3,480
Employed in Tennessee
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Recreation Workers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $35,830 | $29,550 | $42,620 | 1,050 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $31,830 | $26,420 | $37,610 | 220 |
| Knoxville, TN | $31,720 | $26,770 | $37,260 | 410 |
| West Tennessee | $31,200 | $24,740 | $34,520 | 140 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $31,190 | $27,200 | $33,650 | 740 |
| Jackson, TN | $30,460 | $23,130 | $36,540 | 60 |
| North Central Tennessee | $29,750 | $24,960 | $34,110 | 120 |
| East Tennessee | $29,560 | $22,910 | $34,530 | 220 |
| Johnson City, TN | $29,560 | $27,020 | $34,930 | 70 |
| South Central Tennessee | $29,560 | $26,830 | $35,750 | 100 |
| Morristown, TN | $28,390 | $28,390 | $34,900 | 40 |
| Cleveland, TN | $27,630 | $24,830 | $36,090 | 40 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $27,260 | $23,040 | $34,150 | 180 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $26,010 | $23,020 | $35,190 | 90 |