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Recreation Worker Salary in New York (2026)
$18.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,288/year ($2,607/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 24,790 Recreation Worker jobs in New York (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Recreation Worker salary of $38,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,288 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $38,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,385 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,910 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,457 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,288 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,607 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in New York?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in New York is $38,040 per year ($18.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,900 and $46,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in New York?
- On the median salary of $38,040, a single filer in New York takes home about $31,288 per year ($2,607 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 24,790 Recreation Worker jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.