How much does a recreation worker make in Iowa?
$33,700a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Iowa. That is $16.20 an hour or $2,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.20
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,420Median: $33,700Highest 10%: $46,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,420 | $11.74 | |
| 25th | $28,790 | $13.84 | |
| Median | $33,700 | $16.20 | |
| 75th | $38,100 | $18.32 | |
| 90th | $46,740 | $22.47 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dubuque, IA | $36,660 |
| Des Moines, IA | $36,150 |
| Sioux City, IA | $35,700 |
| Omaha, NE | $34,630 |
| Iowa City, IA | $31,740 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,280 |
| Ames, IA | $31,110 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $29,740 |
| Waterloo, IA | $29,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 28. Nebraska | $34,590 |
| 29. Missouri | $34,320 |
| 30. Delaware | $33,790 |
| 31. Iowa | $33,700 |
| 32. Tennessee | $33,580 |
| 33. Utah | $32,890 |
| 34. North Carolina | $32,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $16.20 ($33,700 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $33,700 against $36,560 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Iowa rank for recreation worker pay?
Iowa ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays recreation workers the most?
Dubuque, IA, with a median of $36,660 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.