Recreation Workers Salary in Nevada

Recreation workers in Nevada earn the most in Carson City (average $37,920 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($34,120), across the 3 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreation workers average at $34,780 and the median at $30,150 for 2,570 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $38,520.

Recreation Workers average salary by city in Nevada

Carson City$37,920
Reno$34,960
Las Vegas$34,120

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Carson City	$37,920	$30,600	$30,600	$32,649	98
Reno	$34,960	$34,020	$28,170	$30,270	101
Las Vegas	$34,120	$28,850	$26,930	$29,595	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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