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How much does a recreation worker make in Baton Rouge?

$28,580a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $13.74 an hour or $2,382 a month.

Hourly
$13.74
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among cities
345 of 387
Jobs in the area
540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,350Median: $28,580Highest 10%: $47,260
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,350$10.75
25th$25,780$12.39
Median$28,580$13.74
75th$35,100$16.88
90th$47,260$22.72

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

New Orleans, LA$34,270
Hammond, LA$31,160
Alexandria, LA$29,870
Shreveport, LA$29,180
Houma, LA$26,930
Lake Charles, LA$26,370
Lafayette, LA$25,950
Monroe, LA$24,360
Slidell, LA$22,690
Recreation Worker salary in Louisiana Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Baton Rouge

Same field, median yearly pay.

Mortician$47,000
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$41,240
Residential Advisor$40,990
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$40,000
Skincare Specialist$38,360
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$37,640
Personal Care and Service Worker$36,410
Funeral Attendant$33,110
Tour and Travel Guide$31,350
Manicurist and Pedicurist$28,620
Salaries for every job in Baton Rouge, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Baton Rouge?

The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $13.74 ($28,580 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?

No: $28,580 against $36,560 nationally, 22% less.

How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $28,580, so Baton Rouge pays 0% more.

Where does Baton Rouge rank for recreation worker pay?

345 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Baton Rouge?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,260 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.