SOC 39-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Recreation Workers — Arizona
Arizona · 7 metro areas compared
At $35,800, median pay for Recreation Workers in Arizona tracks the national median of $36,560 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,800, median pay for Recreation Workers in Arizona tracks the national median of $36,560 closely. Pay ranges from under $31,130 at the tenth percentile to more than $51,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,040 to $39,480.
Employment stands at 12,650, or 3.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Arizona ranks number 21st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $36,190. Of the 712 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 683rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,130 | −14.9% |
| 25th | $33,040 | −9.6% |
| Median (50th) | $35,800 | −2.1% |
| 75th | $39,480 | +8.0% |
| 90th | $51,310 | +40.3% |
| Mean | $39,380 | +7.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $36,190 | 9,200 | |
| 2 | Tucson | $36,050 | 1,620 | |
| 3 | Flagstaff | $35,210 | 360 | |
| 4 | Lake Havasu City | $34,660 | 300 | |
| 5 | Prescott Valley | $34,640 | 250 | |
| 6 | Sierra Vista | $33,380 | 140 | |
| 7 | Yuma | $32,400 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $35,800 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$35,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,551US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,800 a year, 2.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,130 to $51,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 12,650 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $36,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Recreation Workers in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $35,800, or $17.21 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $36,560, so pay in Arizona is 2.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $51,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,130 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $36,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 12,650 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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