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Recreation Worker Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$17.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,205/year ($2,600/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,550 Recreation Worker jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Recreation Worker salary of $36,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,205 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $36,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,246 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,821 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$608 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,205 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in New Jersey?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in New Jersey is $36,880 per year ($17.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,650 and $42,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $36,880, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $31,205 per year ($2,600 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 7,550 Recreation Worker jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.