Recreation Workers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for recreation workers is $13.64 an hour ($28,360 a year). About 4,700 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Alabama ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.21 | $19,150 |
| 25% of workers | $10.77 | $22,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.64 | $28,360 |
| 75% of workers | $17.44 | $36,280 |
| 90% of workers | $21.69 | $45,110 |
Recreation Workers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | $36,530 | 420 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $34,980 | 120 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $33,670 | 330 |
| Huntsville | $31,560 | 430 |
| Tuscaloosa | $30,980 | 210 |
| Birmingham | $30,030 | 690 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $30,010 | 90 |
| Decatur | $29,380 | 50 |
| Dothan | $28,740 | 190 |
| Gadsden | $25,370 | 200 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $23,720 | 170 |
| Montgomery | $22,740 | 370 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for recreation workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 67,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $35,830 |
| Residential Advisors | $27,650 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $72,310 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $69,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $40,810 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $54,040 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,720 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $39,180 |
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