Recreation Workers Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $35,700 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.16
10th percentile $33,900
90th percentile $44,350
Employed locally 780
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,900
    25th
    $35,700
    50th (median)
    $35,700
    75th
    $37,440
    90th
    $44,350

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 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
    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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33,590
    Childcare Workers$36,340
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$33,460
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38,930
    Animal Caretakers$35,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Visalia, CA is $17.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.01 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Visalia, CA is 0.9% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,900 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,700.