Recreation Workers pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for recreation workers is $17.40 an hour ($36,190 a year). About 9,200 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($36,560). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($35,800).
Pay range for recreation workers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.04 | $31,280 |
| 25% of workers | $16.19 | $33,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.40 | $36,190 |
| 75% of workers | $19.39 | $40,320 |
| 90% of workers | $25.57 | $53,180 |
Recreation Workers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $36,190 | 9,200 |
| Tucson | $36,050 | 1,620 |
| Flagstaff | $35,210 | 360 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $34,660 | 300 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $34,640 | 250 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $33,380 | 140 |
| Yuma | $32,400 | 250 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $43,230 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $65,340 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $79,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $48,380 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $48,820 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $48,300 |
| Childcare Workers | $35,760 |
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