How much does a Recreation Specialist make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Recreation Specialist in Houston, TX is $61,335. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,435 to $69,908, with most professionals earning between $50,064 and $77,713.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Recreation Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $50,064 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $55,435 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $61,335 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $69,908 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $77,713 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $55,435 10% $50,064 90% $77,713 75% $69,908 $61,335 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Recreation Specialist


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Recreational Therapy Director


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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