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Recreation Worker Salary in Ohio (2026)
$15.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,054/year ($2,338/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,340 Recreation Worker jobs in Ohio (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Recreation Worker salary of $32,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,054 — an effective tax rate of 13.5%.
| Gross (median) | $32,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,710 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,480 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$175 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,054 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,338 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Ohio?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Ohio is $32,420 per year ($15.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,680 and $37,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $32,420, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $28,054 per year ($2,338 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.5%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 12,340 Recreation Worker jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.