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Recreation Worker Salary in Alabama (2026)
$13.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,736/year ($1,978/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $19,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,700 Recreation Worker jobs in Alabama (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Recreation Worker salary of $28,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,736 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $28,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,226 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,170 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,228 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,736 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,978 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Alabama?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Alabama is $28,360 per year ($13.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,410 and $36,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $28,360, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $23,736 per year ($1,978 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 4,700 Recreation Worker jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.