How much does a recreation worker make in Indiana?
$30,190a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Indiana. That is $14.51 an hour or $2,516 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.51
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,470Median: $30,190Highest 10%: $45,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,470 | $10.80 | |
| 25th | $26,980 | $12.97 | |
| Median | $30,190 | $14.51 | |
| 75th | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| 90th | $45,710 | $21.98 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Evansville, IN | $29,300 |
| Bloomington, IN | $29,180 |
| Muncie, IN | $28,930 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $28,390 |
| Kokomo, IN | $28,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 41. Oklahoma | $31,580 |
| 42. South Carolina | $31,420 |
| 43. Wyoming | $30,720 |
| 44. Indiana | $30,190 |
| 45. Nevada | $30,150 |
| 46. Idaho | $30,100 |
| 47. West Virginia | $29,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $14.51 ($30,190 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $30,190 against $36,560 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Indiana rank for recreation worker pay?
Indiana ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays recreation workers the most?
Michigan City-La Porte, IN, with a median of $35,990 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.