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

Recreation Workers Salary in West Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $31,290 -11.6% vs national

Median hourly $15.04

10th percentile $20,190

90th percentile $42,770

Employed locally 190

National median $35,380

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Recreation Workers

West Kentucky

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$20,190

25th

$21,590

50th (median)

$31,290

75th

$35,870

90th

$42,770

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 Kentucky

Occupation	Median salary
Childcare Workers	$24,500
Animal Caretakers	$27,040
Residential Advisors	$29,420
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$31,510
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	$22,290
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$44,820

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in West Kentucky is $15.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.24 or more per hour.

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

The median Recreation Workers salary in West Kentucky is 11.6% 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 Kentucky?

Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,190 per year in West Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,590.