Recreation Workers pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for recreation workers is $17.06 an hour ($35,490 a year). About 18,010 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Florida ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.01 | $29,130 |
| 25% of workers | $15.23 | $31,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.06 | $35,490 |
| 75% of workers | $18.99 | $39,490 |
| 90% of workers | $23.62 | $49,130 |
Recreation Workers pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $38,130 | 290 |
| Port St. Lucie | $36,910 | 330 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $36,860 | 800 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $36,840 | 2,860 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $36,830 | 510 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $36,200 | 150 |
| Sebring | $35,940 | 110 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $35,880 | 230 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $35,490 | 2,640 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $35,460 | 5,610 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $35,460 | 440 |
| Punta Gorda | $35,330 | 120 |
| Jacksonville | $34,710 | 1,000 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $34,700 | 100 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $34,470 | 500 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $34,140 | 150 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $33,860 | 350 |
| Tallahassee | $33,710 | 310 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $33,690 | 250 |
| Ocala | $32,890 | 210 |
| Gainesville | $32,750 | 270 |
| Homosassa Springs | $31,630 | 110 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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 Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $44,410 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $60,790 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $76,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $47,330 |
| Training and Development Managers | $118,290 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $45,990 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $83,520 |
| Residential Advisors | $40,660 |
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