As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Recreation Assistant in District of Columbia is $55,509, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,067 weekly, or $4,626 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Recreation Assistant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Recreation Assistant in District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $42,333 to $67,466. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,612) and 75th percentile ($61,768), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,466 per year. This $13,156 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Therapeutic Recreation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Recreation Assistant often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 68 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Recreation Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Recreation Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $42,333 DC January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $48,612 DC January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $55,509 DC January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $61,768 DC January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $67,466 DC January 01, 2026
25% $48,612 10% $42,333 90% $67,466 75% $61,768 $55,509 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $64,536 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $64,536 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    Recreation Assistant

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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