Recreation Workers Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $40,060 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.26
10th percentile $34,130
90th percentile $53,470
Employed locally 80
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,130
    25th
    $34,880
    50th (median)
    $40,060
    75th
    $46,450
    90th
    $53,470

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Washington $43,850
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,010
    Longview-Kelso, WA $40,920
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,560
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,780

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,350
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,870
    Childcare Workers $36,410
    Animal Caretakers $35,240
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $45,570
    Tour and Travel Guides $44,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Wenatchee?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Wenatchee, WA is $19.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.58 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Wenatchee, WA is 13.2% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,130 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,880.