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How much does a recreation worker make in Rockford?

$32,980a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $15.86 an hour or $2,748 a month.

Hourly
$15.86
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
231 of 387
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $32,980Highest 10%: $44,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,200$15.00
25th$31,200$15.00
Median$32,980$15.86
75th$37,580$18.07
90th$44,420$21.36

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Kankakee, IL$36,270
Bloomington, IL$36,030
Chicago, IL$35,830
Champaign, IL$33,910
St. Louis, MO$33,750
Peoria, IL$32,750
Decatur, IL$31,590
Springfield, IL$31,530
Davenport, IA$31,280
Cape Girardeau, MO$30,910
Paducah, KY$28,380
Recreation Worker salary in Illinois Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Rockford

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$40,470
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$37,290
Childcare Worker$33,560
Animal Caretaker$32,720
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$31,200
Salaries for every job in Rockford, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Rockford?

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $15.86 ($32,980 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in Rockford than the national average?

No: $32,980 against $36,560 nationally, 10% less.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $35,480, so Rockford pays 7% less.

Where does Rockford rank for recreation worker pay?

231 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Rockford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,420 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.