Recreation Workers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for recreation workers is $16.20 an hour ($33,700 a year). About 2,870 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Iowa ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.74 | $24,420 |
| 25% of workers | $13.84 | $28,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.20 | $33,700 |
| 75% of workers | $18.32 | $38,100 |
| 90% of workers | $22.47 | $46,740 |
Recreation Workers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $36,660 | 80 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $36,150 | 630 |
| Sioux City | $35,700 | 110 |
| Iowa City | $31,740 | 180 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $31,280 | 290 |
| Ames | $31,110 | 240 |
| Cedar Rapids | $29,740 | 310 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $29,700 | 170 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $42,480 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $65,940 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,970 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $39,630 |
| Residential Advisors | $36,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $38,780 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $68,320 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,420 |
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