SOC 39-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Recreation Workers — Tampa
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $36,840, median pay for Recreation Workers in Tampa, FL tracks the national median of $36,560 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,840, median pay for Recreation Workers in Tampa, FL tracks the national median of $36,560 closely. Pay ranges from under $29,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,240 to $39,940.
Employment stands at 2,860, or 2.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $38,130. Of the 629 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 553rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,370 | −19.7% |
| 25th | $32,240 | −11.8% |
| Median (50th) | $36,840 | +0.8% |
| 75th | $39,940 | +9.2% |
| 90th | $49,070 | +34.2% |
| Mean | $38,260 | +4.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $38,130 | 290 | |
| 2 | Port St. Lucie | $36,910 | 330 | |
| 3 | North Port | $36,860 | 800 | |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $36,830 | 510 | |
| 5 | Wildwood | $36,200 | 150 | |
| 6 | Sebring | $35,940 | 110 | |
| 7 | Crestview | $35,880 | 230 | |
| 8 | Orlando | $35,490 | 2,640 | |
| 9 | Miami | $35,460 | 5,610 | |
| 10 | Palm Bay | $35,460 | 440 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tampa run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $36,840 buys what $35,629 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,629US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,840 a year, 0.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,370 to $49,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,860 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $38,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Recreation Workers in Tampa, FL?
The median annual wage is $36,840, or $17.71 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 Tampa, FL is 0.8% higher. 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 Tampa, FL earns more than $49,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,370 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 Naples, at $38,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,860 jobs in this occupation in Tampa, FL. 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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