How much does a recreation worker make in Springfield?
$31,530a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $15.16 an hour or $2,628 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.16
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 265 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,530Highest 10%: $44,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,530 | $15.16 | |
| 75th | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| 90th | $44,810 | $21.54 |
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 |
| Rockford, IL | $32,980 |
| Peoria, IL | $32,750 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,590 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,280 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,910 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,380 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $15.16 ($31,530 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $31,530 against $36,560 nationally, 14% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $35,480, so Springfield pays 11% less.
Where does Springfield rank for recreation worker pay?
265 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,810 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.