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What recreation staff make
Median for the group
$36,560
Bottom tenth
$27,600
Top tenth
$50,410
The national median for recreation workers is $36,560 a year. The bottom tenth earn $27,600 or less and the top tenth $50,410 or more (2025 federal wage survey). The survey counts all recreation workers together, so summer camp counselors and activity aides are in the same pool as full-time coordinators.