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Recreation Worker Salary in Washington (2026)
$21.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,249/year ($3,187/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,380 Recreation Worker jobs in Washington (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Recreation Worker salary of $44,890 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $38,249 — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
| Gross (median) | $44,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,207 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,434 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,249 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,187 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Washington?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Washington is $44,890 per year ($21.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,420 and $50,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Washington?
- On the median salary of $44,890, a single filer in Washington takes home about $38,249 per year ($3,187 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 6,380 Recreation Worker jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.