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Recreation Worker Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$13.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,579/year ($1,965/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $24,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $42,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,740 Recreation Worker jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Recreation Worker salary of $27,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,579 — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
| Gross (median) | $27,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,167 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,124 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$899 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,579 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,965 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Arkansas?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Arkansas is $27,770 per year ($13.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $24,580 and $35,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $27,770, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $23,579 per year ($1,965 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,740 Recreation Worker jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.