How much does a recreation worker make in Nebraska?
$34,590a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Nebraska. That is $16.63 an hour or $2,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.63
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,520Median: $34,590Highest 10%: $46,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,520 | $13.71 | |
| 25th | $31,400 | $15.10 | |
| Median | $34,590 | $16.63 | |
| 75th | $41,250 | $19.83 | |
| 90th | $46,500 | $22.36 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $35,700 |
| Omaha, NE | $34,630 |
| Lincoln, NE | $32,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 25. Illinois | $35,480 |
| 26. Michigan | $35,090 |
| 27. Montana | $35,090 |
| 28. Nebraska | $34,590 |
| 29. Missouri | $34,320 |
| 30. Delaware | $33,790 |
| 31. Iowa | $33,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $16.63 ($34,590 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $34,590 against $36,560 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for recreation worker pay?
Nebraska ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays recreation workers the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $35,700 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.