As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Recreation Assistant in Raleigh, NC is $49,152, equivalent to $24 per hour, $945 weekly, or $4,096 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Recreation Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Recreation Assistant in Raleigh, NC vary widely, spanning from $37,103 to $59,249. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,845) and 75th percentile ($54,437), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,249 per year. This $11,592 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, Raleigh Recreation Assistant often earn 3.2% lower than national averages. However, Raleigh currently ranks 417 statewide 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 $37,103 Raleigh, NC July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $42,845 Raleigh, NC July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $49,152 Raleigh, NC July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $54,437 Raleigh, NC July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $59,249 Raleigh, NC July 01, 2026
25% $42,845 10% $37,103 90% $59,249 75% $54,437 $49,152 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Recreation Assistant

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Campus Recreation Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Recreation Assistant in Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Recreation Assistant ranges from $42,845 to $54,437 with the average base salary of $49,152. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,939 to $63,985 with the average total cash compensation of $55,992.

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