Recreation Workers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for recreation workers is $15.73 an hour ($32,720 a year). About 9,520 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). North Carolina ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.61 | $22,060 |
| 25% of workers | $12.71 | $26,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.73 | $32,720 |
| 75% of workers | $19.76 | $41,100 |
| 90% of workers | $24.43 | $50,810 |
Recreation Workers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $36,820 | 410 |
| Wilmington | $36,730 | 290 |
| Goldsboro | $35,400 | 50 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $34,590 | 80 |
| Jacksonville | $33,700 | 130 |
| Winston-Salem | $32,920 | 510 |
| Fayetteville | $32,720 | 410 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $31,720 | 890 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $31,580 | 2,280 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $31,280 | 220 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $30,550 | 550 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $30,160 | 1,600 |
| Greenville | $29,320 | 190 |
| Burlington | $27,860 | 140 |
| Rocky Mount | $24,840 | 180 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $42,850 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $63,340 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $79,590 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $45,890 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $45,400 |
| Residential Advisors | $39,130 |
| Training and Development Managers | $126,200 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $77,990 |
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