Recreation Workers pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for recreation workers is $20.47 an hour ($42,580 a year). About 2,660 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($36,560). It is 7% higher than the Oregon median ($39,610).
Pay range for recreation workers in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.95 | $35,250 |
| 25% of workers | $18.29 | $38,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.47 | $42,580 |
| 75% of workers | $23.93 | $49,780 |
| 90% of workers | $28.34 | $58,940 |
Recreation Workers pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bend | $46,230 | 290 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $42,580 | 2,660 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $37,740 | 400 |
| Salem | $37,630 | 380 |
| Medford | $37,400 | 180 |
| Albany | $36,590 | 110 |
| Grants Pass | $36,530 | 70 |
| Corvallis | $35,210 | 170 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $51,710 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $94,280 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $85,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $59,350 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $41,600 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $59,570 |
| Childcare Workers | $39,590 |
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