Recreation Workers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $41,590 or more. The middle half of recreation workers in Columbus earn between $21,690 and $34,990.
- $21K10th
- $22K25th
- $28KMedian
- $35K75th
- $42K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,790 | $2,482 | $14.32 |
| Median | $27,930 | $2,328 | $13.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,690 | $1,808 | $10.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $34,990 | $2,916 | $16.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Recreation Workers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Recreation workers in Columbus earn 14% less than the Georgia average ($34,690) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($38,520). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $36,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $29,790 | $27,930 | $20,740 | $41,590 | 260 |
| Georgia | $34,690 | $32,540 | $22,340 | $48,870 | 8,160 |
| United States | $38,520 | $36,560 | $27,600 | $50,410 | 331,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Recreation Workers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $29,790, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $25,378 a year, or $2,115 a month and $976 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $25,378 | $2,115 |
| Working in AL | $24,952 | $2,079 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for recreation workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $29,790 buys what about $33,361 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Recreation Workers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 11th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Savannah pays the most ($38,590).
- Savannah$38,590
- Warner Robins$38,450
- Atlanta$37,120
- Macon$34,890
- Rome$33,480
- Augusta$32,550
- Athens$32,210
- Hinesville$30,970
- Valdosta$30,910
- Columbus$29,790
Highest-paying cities for recreation workers
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($61,070).
- Fairbanks, AK$61,070
- San Jose, CA$54,750
- San Francisco, CA$48,810
- Seattle, WA$47,840
- Bozeman, MT$47,520
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Recreation Workers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do recreation workers make an hour in Columbus?
$14.32 an hour on average, and $13.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level recreation workers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the recreation workers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $25,378 a year ($2,115 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $29,790.
Do recreation workers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($38,520).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9032; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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