Recreation Workers Salary in Oklahoma

Recreation workers in Oklahoma earn the most in Tulsa (average $35,530 a year) and the least in Oklahoma City ($31,660), across the 3 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreation workers average at $33,320 and the median at $31,580 for 2,380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $38,520.

Recreation Workers average salary by city in Oklahoma

Tulsa$35,530
Lawton$33,670
Oklahoma City$31,660

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Tulsa	$35,530	$33,780	$26,850	$29,675	89
Lawton	$33,670	$33,830	$26,900	$28,264	86
Oklahoma City	$31,660	$28,320	$22,790	$26,740	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Oklahoma

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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