How much does a recreation worker make in Louisiana?
$28,580a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Louisiana. That is $13.74 an hour or $2,382 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.74
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,300Median: $28,580Highest 10%: $45,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,300 | $9.28 | |
| 25th | $22,920 | $11.02 | |
| Median | $28,580 | $13.74 | |
| 75th | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| 90th | $45,320 | $21.79 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $34,270 |
| Hammond, LA | $31,160 |
| Alexandria, LA | $29,870 |
| Shreveport, LA | $29,180 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $28,580 |
| Houma, LA | $26,930 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $26,370 |
| Lafayette, LA | $25,950 |
| Monroe, LA | $24,360 |
| Slidell, LA | $22,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 45. Nevada | $30,150 |
| 46. Idaho | $30,100 |
| 47. West Virginia | $29,710 |
| 48. Louisiana | $28,580 |
| 49. Alabama | $28,360 |
| 50. Mississippi | $28,060 |
| 51. Arkansas | $27,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $13.74 ($28,580 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $28,580 against $36,560 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for recreation worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays recreation workers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $34,270 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.