How much does a recreation worker make in Iowa City?
$31,740a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $15.26 an hour or $2,645 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.26
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 259 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,110Median: $31,740Highest 10%: $43,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,110 | $12.55 | |
| 25th | $29,010 | $13.95 | |
| Median | $31,740 | $15.26 | |
| 75th | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| 90th | $43,940 | $21.13 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Dubuque, IA | $36,660 |
| Des Moines, IA | $36,150 |
| Sioux City, IA | $35,700 |
| Omaha, NE | $34,630 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,280 |
| Ames, IA | $31,110 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $29,740 |
| Waterloo, IA | $29,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Iowa City?
The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $15.26 ($31,740 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Iowa City than the national average?
No: $31,740 against $36,560 nationally, 13% less.
How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $33,700, so Iowa City pays 6% less.
Where does Iowa City rank for recreation worker pay?
259 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Iowa City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,940 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.