Recreation Workers pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for recreation workers is $17.89 an hour ($37,200 a year). About 4,350 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($36,560). Maryland ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.57 | $32,390 |
| 25% of workers | $16.81 | $34,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.89 | $37,200 |
| 75% of workers | $21.33 | $44,370 |
| 90% of workers | $27.00 | $56,160 |
Recreation Workers pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $38,880 | 100 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $35,780 | 1,900 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $35,620 | 150 |
| Salisbury | $35,310 | 70 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,210 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $102,220 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $87,450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $51,510 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $40,860 |
| Residential Advisors | $46,950 |
| Training and Development Managers | $121,920 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $81,220 |
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