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How much does a recreation worker make in Evansville?

$29,300a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Evansville, IN metro area. That is $14.09 an hour or $2,442 a month.

Hourly
$14.09
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
331 of 387
Jobs in the area
400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,310Median: $29,300Highest 10%: $41,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,310$10.73
25th$23,000$11.06
Median$29,300$14.09
75th$32,400$15.58
90th$41,400$19.90

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Michigan City, IN$35,990
Chicago, IL$35,830
Elkhart, IN$35,450
Lafayette, IN$30,640
Indianapolis, IN$30,570
Columbus, IN$30,420
Louisville, KY$30,190
South Bend, IN$30,190
Fort Wayne, IN$29,980
Cincinnati, OH$29,880
Bloomington, IN$29,180
Muncie, IN$28,930
Terre Haute, IN$28,390
Kokomo, IN$28,320
Recreation Worker salary in Indiana Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Evansville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$47,060
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$43,990
Skincare Specialist$43,490
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$35,740
Funeral Attendant$31,200
Residential Advisor$30,310
Childcare Worker$29,880
Hairdresser$29,700
Animal Caretaker$29,390
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$26,730
Salaries for every job in Evansville, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Evansville?

The median hourly pay in the Evansville, IN metro area is $14.09 ($29,300 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in Evansville than the national average?

No: $29,300 against $36,560 nationally, 20% less.

How does Evansville compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $30,190, so Evansville pays 3% less.

Where does Evansville rank for recreation worker pay?

331 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Evansville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,400 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.