How much does a Recreation Specialist make in Raleigh, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Recreation Specialist in Raleigh, NC is $57,165. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,093 to $63,495, with most professionals earning between $45,565 and $69,258.

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Recreation Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $45,565 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $51,093 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $57,165 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $63,495 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $69,258 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
25% $51,093 10% $45,565 90% $69,258 75% $63,495 $57,165 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Recreation Specialist in Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Recreation Specialist ranges from $51,093 to $63,495 with the average base salary of $57,165. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,160 to $63,568 with the average total cash compensation of $57,212.

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About Raleigh, North Carolina    According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is ....More

Raleigh, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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