The median annual wage for Recreation Workers in New Jersey is $35,720 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,540.
Pay spans roughly $31,470 at the 10th percentile to $48,050 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.17 per hour. An estimated 8,040 people work as recreation workers in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $35,720 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.17 |
| 10th percentile | $31,470 |
| 90th percentile | $48,050 |
| Employment | 8,040 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.