The median annual wage for Recreation Workers in California is $37,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,830.
Pay spans roughly $34,160 at the 10th percentile to $54,490 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.07 per hour. An estimated 48,580 people work as recreation workers in California.
| Median (annual) | $37,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,830 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.07 |
| 10th percentile | $34,160 |
| 90th percentile | $54,490 |
| Employment | 48,580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.