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Recreation Worker Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$13.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,595/year ($1,966/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $19,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $40,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,220 Recreation Worker jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Recreation Worker salary of $28,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,595 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $28,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,196 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,147 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,122 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,595 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,966 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Mississippi?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Mississippi is $28,060 per year ($13.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,940 and $33,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $28,060, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $23,595 per year ($1,966 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 2,220 Recreation Worker jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.