Recreation Workers Salary in Massachusetts

Recreation workers in Massachusetts earn the most in Barnstable (average $41,790 a year) and the least in Springfield ($39,730), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreation workers average at $41,320 and the median at $38,540 for 11,280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $38,520.

Recreation Workers average salary by city in Massachusetts

Barnstable$41,790
Boston$41,710
Pittsfield$40,290
Amherst$40,130
Worcester$39,990
Springfield$39,730

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Barnstable	$41,790	$39,430	$36,160	$33,989	98
Boston	$41,710	$38,770	$36,640	$33,928	108
Pittsfield	$40,290	$37,450	$35,620	$32,859	95
Amherst	$40,130	$36,280	$33,820	$32,738	100
Worcester	$39,990	$37,950	$35,260	$32,632	103
Springfield	$39,730	$37,500	$34,500	$32,437	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Recreation Workers salary in other states

Recreation Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

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.
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.

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