How much does a Recreation Workers make per hour in West Arkansas?

Recreation Workers Salary in West Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $26,110 -26.2% vs national

Median hourly $12.56

10th percentile $23,500

90th percentile $36,180

Employed locally 90

National median $35,380

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Recreation Workers

West Arkansas

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$23,500

25th

$26,110

50th (median)

$26,110

75th

$30,460

90th

$36,180

Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in West Arkansas

Occupation	Median salary
Childcare Workers	$23,800
Animal Caretakers	$27,960
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	$24,580
Residential Advisors	$39,680
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	$23,970
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	$32,140

Frequently asked questions

How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in West Arkansas?

The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in West Arkansas is $12.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.21 or more per hour.

Is West Arkansas above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

The median Recreation Workers salary in West Arkansas is 26.2% 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 West Arkansas?

Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,500 per year in West Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,110.