Recreation Workers pay in Delaware
In Delaware, the median pay for recreation workers is $16.25 an hour ($33,790 a year). About 1,230 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Delaware ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Delaware
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.25 | $33,790 |
| 75% of workers | $17.94 | $37,320 |
| 90% of workers | $21.60 | $44,930 |
Recreation Workers pay in Delaware metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | $33,970 | 120 |
Delaware unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Delaware
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $40,710 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $79,290 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $75,950 |
| Childcare Workers | $33,210 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $44,340 |
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