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Recreation Workers Salary in North Carolina

Recreation Workers in North Carolina earn a median of $32,720 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$32,720
vs. U.S. median
−11% ($36,560)
Rank among states
34 of 51
Jobs in the state
9,520

Pay range in North Carolina

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,060; the top 10% earn over $50,810. Nationally the range is $27,600 to $50,410.

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Recreation Workers pay in North Carolina

How much do recreation workers make in North Carolina?

The median is $32,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,060 and the top 10% earn over $50,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is North Carolina a good state for recreation workers?

On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $36,560). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses