As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Recreation Specialist in Texas is $59,888, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,152 weekly, or $4,991 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Recreation Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Recreation Specialist in Texas vary widely, spanning from $46,579 to $69,739. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,921) and 75th percentile ($65,044), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,739 per year. This $12,123 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Recreation Specialist often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 86 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Recreation Specialist 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 Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $46,579 TX October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $52,921 TX October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $59,888 TX October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $65,044 TX October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $69,739 TX October 01, 2026
25% $52,921 10% $46,579 90% $69,739 75% $65,044 $59,888 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $50,122 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $49,559 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $49,002 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $50,570 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $49,421 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $54,789 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $51,741 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $49,506 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $49,375 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $51,091 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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    Recreation Specialist


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Recreational Therapy Director


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