Recreation Workers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for recreation workers is $17.17 an hour ($35,710 a year). About 9,850 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Pennsylvania ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.99 | $24,940 |
| 25% of workers | $14.24 | $29,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.17 | $35,710 |
| 75% of workers | $21.03 | $43,740 |
| 90% of workers | $26.46 | $55,030 |
Recreation Workers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | $36,330 | 120 |
| Pittsburgh | $35,980 | 1,540 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $35,710 | 5,160 |
| Lancaster | $35,640 | 490 |
| York-Hanover | $35,090 | 230 |
| Chambersburg | $35,050 | 110 |
| Lebanon | $34,860 | 80 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $34,710 | 480 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $34,620 | 610 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $34,580 | 440 |
| Altoona | $34,520 | 160 |
| Reading | $33,510 | 290 |
| Gettysburg | $33,480 | 40 |
| Erie | $32,410 | 250 |
| State College | $31,450 | 230 |
| Williamsport | $29,610 | 130 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $44,050 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $75,280 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $47,990 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $75,580 |
| Residential Advisors | $40,010 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $48,650 |
| Training and Development Managers | $122,150 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $68,990 |
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