Recreation Workers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for recreation workers is $21.58 an hour ($44,890 a year). About 6,380 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($36,560). Washington ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.14 | $35,660 |
| 25% of workers | $17.99 | $37,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.58 | $44,890 |
| 75% of workers | $24.11 | $50,150 |
| 90% of workers | $28.75 | $59,790 |
Recreation Workers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $45,990 | 3,600 |
| Bellingham | $44,640 | 260 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $43,460 | 120 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $43,380 | 160 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $43,060 | 220 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $40,330 | 210 |
| Walla Walla | $40,250 | 50 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $39,260 | 510 |
| Yakima | $38,820 | 170 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $37,600 | 120 |
| Longview-Kelso | $37,450 | 100 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $54,770 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $58,050 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $97,250 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $103,000 |
| Residential Advisors | $48,640 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $59,980 |
| Training and Development Managers | $163,360 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $96,790 |
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