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Recreation Worker Salary in Florida (2026)
$17.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,696/year ($2,558/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,010 Recreation Worker jobs in Florida (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Recreation Worker salary of $35,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $30,696 — an effective tax rate of 13.5%.
| Gross (median) | $35,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,079 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,715 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,696 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,558 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Florida?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Florida is $35,490 per year ($17.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,680 and $39,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Florida?
- On the median salary of $35,490, a single filer in Florida takes home about $30,696 per year ($2,558 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.5%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 18,010 Recreation Worker jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.