Recreation Workers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for recreation workers is $15.10 an hour ($31,420 a year). About 5,270 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). South Carolina ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.12 | $21,050 |
| 25% of workers | $12.88 | $26,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.10 | $31,420 |
| 75% of workers | $18.61 | $38,710 |
| 90% of workers | $23.19 | $48,230 |
Recreation Workers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $36,550 | 1,060 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $35,790 | 280 |
| Florence | $33,250 | 140 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $31,030 | 600 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $30,200 | 890 |
| Columbia | $30,140 | 880 |
| Sumter | $29,970 | 0 |
| Spartanburg | $28,280 | 380 |
South Carolina 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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $38,550 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $65,460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $44,100 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $73,410 |
| Residential Advisors | $35,780 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $35,990 |
| Training and Development Managers | $119,460 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,650 |
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