SOC 39-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Recreation Workers — Utah
Utah · 5 metro areas compared
In Utah the median wage is $32,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Utah the median wage is $32,890. That is 10.0% lower than the national median of $36,560. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $28,510 and $38,080. The lowest tenth earn under $22,520, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,450.
Employment stands at 5,760, or 3.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Utah ranks 33rd by median wage. St. George leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $35,950. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 670th of 695 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,520 | −38.4% |
| 25th | $28,510 | −22.0% |
| Median (50th) | $32,890 | −10.0% |
| 75th | $38,080 | +4.2% |
| 90th | $47,450 | +29.8% |
| Mean | $34,700 | −5.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. George | $35,950 | 280 | |
| 2 | Salt Lake City | $32,940 | 2,450 | |
| 3 | Provo | $29,990 | 1,110 | |
| 4 | Logan | $29,910 | 350 | |
| 5 | Ogden | $29,510 | 850 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $32,890 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$32,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,256US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,890 a year, 10.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,520 to $47,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,760 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 33rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. George, at $35,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Recreation Workers in Utah?
The median annual wage is $32,890, or $15.81 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 Utah is 10.0% 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 Utah earns more than $47,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,520 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 St. George, at $35,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,760 jobs in this occupation in Utah. 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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