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Recreation Worker Salary in Maryland (2026)
$17.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,515/year ($2,543/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,350 Recreation Worker jobs in Maryland (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Recreation Worker salary of $37,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,515 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $37,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,284 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,846 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,555 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,515 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,543 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Maryland?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Maryland is $37,200 per year ($17.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,960 and $44,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $37,200, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $30,515 per year ($2,543 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 4,350 Recreation Worker jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.