Recreation Workers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for recreation workers is $16.14 an hour ($33,580 a year). About 3,420 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Tennessee ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.52 | $23,960 |
| 25% of workers | $14.20 | $29,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.14 | $33,580 |
| 75% of workers | $19.25 | $40,040 |
| 90% of workers | $22.38 | $46,550 |
Recreation Workers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $37,460 | 1,070 |
| Knoxville | $34,850 | 400 |
| Jackson | $33,550 | 60 |
| Memphis | $32,700 | 970 |
| Chattanooga | $32,240 | 250 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $31,080 | 140 |
| Johnson City | $30,070 | 80 |
| Morristown | $29,720 | 70 |
| Clarksville | $28,520 | 100 |
| Cleveland | $23,010 | 150 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $40,310 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,390 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $88,240 |
| Residential Advisors | $34,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $46,510 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $46,060 |
| Training and Development Managers | $121,030 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $70,530 |
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