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Recreation Leader salary
Average recreation leader salary
$14.44
How much does a recreation leader make?
The average recreation leader salary in the United States is $30,040. Recreation leader salaries typically range between $23,000 and $37,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for recreation leaders is $14.44 per hour.
Recreation leader salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Recreation leaders earn the highest average salary in Nebraska.
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Where can a Recreation Leader earn more?
Recreation Leader salary estimates from across the web
Average recreation leader salary by state
Highest paying states for recreation leaders
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | $38,391 | $18.46 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $38,013 | $18.28 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $33,881 | $16.29 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $34,282 | $16.48 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $36,919 | $17.75 |
| 6 | New York | $35,654 | $17.14 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $31,323 | $15.06 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $32,107 | $15.44 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $29,076 | $13.98 |
| 10 | Washington | $31,508 | $15.15 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $28,983 | $13.93 |
| 12 | Oregon | $29,386 | $14.13 |
| 13 | Nevada | $29,962 | $14.40 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $30,845 | $14.83 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $34,164 | $16.43 |
| 16 | Vermont | $32,553 | $15.65 |
| 17 | Arizona | $29,723 | $14.29 |
| 18 | Michigan | $29,522 | $14.19 |
| 19 | California | $33,328 | $16.02 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $30,153 | $14.50 |
| 21 | Texas | $28,103 | $13.51 |
| 22 | Montana | $26,750 | $12.86 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $29,583 | $14.22 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $30,029 | $14.44 |
| 25 | Maine | $30,016 | $14.43 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $29,085 | $13.98 |
| 27 | Illinois | $28,866 | $13.88 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $26,286 | $12.64 |
| 29 | Colorado | $28,495 | $13.70 |
| 30 | Missouri | $26,467 | $12.72 |
| 31 | Delaware | $28,933 | $13.91 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $25,556 | $12.29 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $25,494 | $12.26 |
| 34 | Florida | $26,139 | $12.57 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $23,217 | $11.16 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $23,887 | $11.48 |
| 37 | Idaho | $26,185 | $12.59 |
| 38 | Indiana | $24,939 | $11.99 |
| 39 | Kansas | $22,666 | $10.90 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $25,221 | $12.13 |
| 41 | Alaska | $21,185 | $10.19 |
| 42 | Pennsylvania | $25,210 | $12.12 |
| 43 | Utah | $21,636 | $10.40 |
| 44 | Maryland | $25,231 | $12.13 |
| 45 | Alabama | $23,148 | $11.13 |
| 46 | Ohio | $24,112 | $11.59 |
| 47 | Georgia | $24,300 | $11.68 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $19,050 | $9.16 |
| 49 | Virginia | $22,757 | $10.94 |
| 50 | Iowa | $22,836 | $10.98 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $21,225 | $10.20 |
Highest paying cities for recreation leaders
The highest-paying cities for recreation leaders are New York, NY, South San Francisco, CA, and Raleigh, NC.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $35,599 | $17.11 |
| 2 | South San Francisco, CA | $34,336 | $16.51 |
| 3 | Raleigh, NC | $32,213 | $15.49 |
| 4 | Auburn, WA | $31,715 | $15.25 |
| 5 | Medford, OR | $30,774 | $14.80 |
| 6 | Scottsdale, AZ | $29,709 | $14.28 |
| 7 | Edina, MN | $29,075 | $13.98 |
| 8 | Colorado Springs, CO | $28,659 | $13.78 |
| 9 | Farmers Branch, TX | $27,822 | $13.38 |
| 10 | Bozeman, MT | $26,806 | $12.89 |
| 11 | Florissant, MO | $26,524 | $12.75 |
| 12 | Gainesville, FL | $26,326 | $12.66 |
| 13 | Rock Hill, SC | $25,744 | $12.38 |
| 14 | Baltimore, MD | $25,337 | $12.18 |
| 15 | Norristown, PA | $25,327 | $12.18 |
| 16 | Oklahoma City, OK | $23,907 | $11.49 |
| 17 | Farmington, NM | $23,180 | $11.14 |
| 18 | Des Moines, IA | $22,834 | $10.98 |
Recreation Leader salary details
A recreation leader's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a recreation leader's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| Average | $30,040 | $2,503 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying recreation leader jobs
The highest paying types of recreation leaders are co-leader, program lead, and group leader.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Camp Counselor | $25,618 | $2,135 | $12.32 | 31,954 |
| Camp Counselor | $24,340 | $2,028 | $11.70 | 28,182 |
| Activities Director | $44,982 | $3,748 | $21.63 | 6,845 |
| Activity Coordinator | $35,309 | $2,942 | $16.98 | 20,364 |
| Program Lead | $100,727 | $8,394 | $48.43 | 61,632 |
| Leader | $86,964 | $7,247 | $41.81 | 172,293 |
Top companies hiring recreation leaders now:
Which companies pay recreation leaders the most?
Recreation leader salaries at University of California, Berkeley and Aspen Snowmass are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average recreation leader salary at companies like City of Upland and Gwinnett County are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | $40,363 | $19.41 |
| 2 | Aspen Snowmass | $38,466 | $18.49 |
| 3 | City of Upland | $32,011 | $15.39 |
| 4 | Gwinnett County | $31,116 | $14.96 |
| 5 | City Of Alexandria | $31,000 | $14.90 |
| 6 | City of Bozeman | $30,709 | $14.76 |
| 7 | Pasco | $30,578 | $14.70 |
| 8 | The Center for Health Care Services | $30,553 | $14.69 |
| 9 | Prince William County | $30,477 | $14.65 |
| 10 | SITRIN CHARLES T HEALTH CARE | $30,293 | $14.56 |
| 11 | Catholic Health Care System | $29,967 | $14.41 |
| 12 | Firstservice Residential California, Inc. | $29,905 | $14.38 |
| 13 | Douglas County | $29,892 | $14.37 |
| 14 | City Of Rancho Mirage | $29,634 | $14.25 |
| 15 | City Of Ceres | $29,598 | $14.23 |
| 16 | City Of West Des Moines | $29,566 | $14.21 |
| 17 | City of Pittsburgh | $29,538 | $14.20 |
| 18 | Port of Long Beach | $29,414 | $14.14 |
| 19 | City of Portland | $29,334 | $14.10 |
| 20 | 1 8 3 Lanes | $29,116 | $14.00 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Recreation Leader salary trends
The average recreation leader salary has risen by $6,665 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average recreation leader earned $23,375 annually, but today, they earn $30,040 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for recreation leaders over the last decade.
Compare recreation leader salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average recreation leader salary over time
Compare recreation leader salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Knoxville, TN
Recreation Leader salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 | $14.44 | +7.3% |
| 2024 | $27,800 | $13.38 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $26,500 | $12.73 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $25,900 | $12.46 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $25,200 | $12.12 | +2.3% |
Recently added recreation leader salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of St. George, Ut | Recreation Lead Worker Races and Events | Saint George, UT | 12/17/2024 | $24,202 |
| Farmington Police Department | Recreation Leader | Farmington, NM | 12/15/2024 | $25,566 |
| City of Davis | Afterschool Program Recreation Leader | Davis, CA | 12/14/2024 | $34,540 |
| City of Belmont | Recreation Leader | Belmont, NC | 12/14/2024 | $20,870 |
| City of Santa Clarita | PTS Recreation Leader I/II, Registration | Santa Clarita, CA | 12/14/2024 | $36,272 |
| City of Port St. Lucie, Fl | Recreation Leader-Fitness-Parks & Recreation Department | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 12/13/2024 | $37,545 |
| City of Largo, Fl | Recreation Leader I-Childcare | Largo, FL | 12/13/2024 | $34,644 |
| City of Waco, Tx | Recreation Lead-Doris Miller Community Center | Waco, TX | 12/13/2024 | $40,968 |
| Northfield Public Schools | Community ED Recreation-Instructor Lead | Nore, MN | 12/13/2024 | $31,305 |
| City of Temecula (Ca | Senior Recreation Leader (Classes and Rentals) | Temecula, CA | 12/13/2024 | $51,570 |
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