How much does a recreation worker make in Illinois?
$35,480a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Illinois. That is $17.06 an hour or $2,957 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.06
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,480Highest 10%: $47,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| Median | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| 75th | $39,800 | $19.13 | |
| 90th | $47,480 | $22.83 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kankakee, IL | $36,270 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,030 |
| Chicago, IL | $35,830 |
| Champaign, IL | $33,910 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,750 |
| Rockford, IL | $32,980 |
| Peoria, IL | $32,750 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,590 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,530 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,280 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,910 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 22. Pennsylvania | $35,710 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $35,530 |
| 24. Florida | $35,490 |
| 25. Illinois | $35,480 |
| 26. Michigan | $35,090 |
| 27. Montana | $35,090 |
| 28. Nebraska | $34,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.06 ($35,480 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $35,480 against $36,560 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for recreation worker pay?
Illinois ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays recreation workers the most?
Kankakee, IL, with a median of $36,270 a year.
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.