Recreation Workers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $34,570 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.62
10th percentile $21,700
90th percentile $48,490
Employed locally 530
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,700
    25th
    $27,310
    50th (median)
    $34,570
    75th
    $37,440
    90th
    $48,490

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Recreation Workers salary is 49% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $38,410
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $33,500
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $32,820
    Roanoke, VA $31,280
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $30,890
    Oklahoma $30,650

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,200
    Animal Caretakers $28,920
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,540
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,340
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $43,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Tulsa, OK is $16.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.35 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Tulsa, OK is 2.3% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,700 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,310.