Recreation Workers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for recreation workers is $14.52 an hour ($30,190 a year). About 8,050 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Indiana ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.80 | $22,470 |
| 25% of workers | $12.97 | $26,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.52 | $30,190 |
| 75% of workers | $17.36 | $36,100 |
| 90% of workers | $21.97 | $45,710 |
Recreation Workers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan City-La Porte | $35,990 | 170 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $35,450 | 160 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $30,640 | 200 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $30,570 | 2,750 |
| Columbus | $30,420 | 80 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $30,190 | 660 |
| Fort Wayne | $29,980 | 460 |
| Evansville | $29,300 | 400 |
| Bloomington | $29,180 | 180 |
| Muncie | $28,930 | 130 |
| Terre Haute | $28,390 | 180 |
| Kokomo | $28,320 | 110 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for recreation workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 67,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $44,550 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $73,940 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $66,300 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $44,390 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $48,590 |
| Residential Advisors | $38,850 |
| Training and Development Managers | $105,130 |
| Childcare Workers | $30,180 |
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