Recreation Workers pay in Jacksonville

In Jacksonville (FL), the median pay for recreation workers is $16.69 an hour ($34,710 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.

$16.69Median hourly pay
$29,780–$39,560Middle half of workers, yearly
1,000People in this job in Jacksonville (FL)

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). It is 2% lower than the Florida median ($35,490).

Pay range for recreation workers in Jacksonville (FL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.39$27,840
25% of workers$14.32$29,780
Half of workers (median)$16.69$34,710
75% of workers$19.02$39,560
90% of workers$23.27$48,390

Recreation Workers pay in Florida metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Naples-Marco Island$38,130290
Port St. Lucie$36,910330
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota$36,860800
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$36,8402,860
Cape Coral-Fort Myers$36,830510
Wildwood-The Villages$36,200150
Sebring$35,940110
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin$35,880230
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$35,4902,640
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach$35,4605,610
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville$35,460440
Punta Gorda$35,330120
Jacksonville (this page)$34,7101,000
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor$34,700100
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach$34,470500
Panama City-Panama City Beach$34,140150
Lakeland-Winter Haven$33,860350
Tallahassee$33,710310
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent$33,690250
Ocala$32,890210
Gainesville$32,750270
Homosassa Springs$31,630110

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 Jacksonville (FL)

JobMedian yearly pay
Social and Human Service Assistants$44,420
Instructional Coordinators$60,200
Childcare Workers$35,210
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45,990

Other job titles for this job

Park Recreation ManagerParks Recreation CoordinatorParks Recreation DirectorRecreation CoordinatorRecreation SupervisorField ScoutRecreation AssistantFitness WorkerActivities AideActivities AssistantActivities AssociateActivities Counselor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.