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How much does a recreation worker make in South Bend?

$30,190a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $14.51 an hour or $2,516 a month.

Hourly
$14.51
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
297 of 387
Jobs in the area
660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,440Median: $30,190Highest 10%: $43,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,440$13.67
25th$30,190$14.51
Median$30,190$14.51
75th$35,480$17.06
90th$43,810$21.06

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Michigan City, IN$35,990
Chicago, IL$35,830
Elkhart, IN$35,450
Lafayette, IN$30,640
Indianapolis, IN$30,570
Columbus, IN$30,420
Louisville, KY$30,190
Fort Wayne, IN$29,980
Cincinnati, OH$29,880
Evansville, IN$29,300
Bloomington, IN$29,180
Muncie, IN$28,930
Terre Haute, IN$28,390
Kokomo, IN$28,320
Recreation Worker salary in Indiana Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$53,640
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$50,030
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$38,890
Residential Advisor$38,850
Skincare Specialist$37,590
Funeral Attendant$33,090
Hairdresser$30,770
Animal Caretaker$30,390
Childcare Worker$29,840
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$26,330
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in South Bend?

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $14.51 ($30,190 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in South Bend than the national average?

No: $30,190 against $36,560 nationally, 17% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $30,190, so South Bend pays 0% more.

Where does South Bend rank for recreation worker pay?

297 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in South Bend?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,810 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.