Recreation Workers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for recreation workers is $13.74 an hour ($28,580 a year). About 2,830 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Louisiana ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.28 | $19,300 |
| 25% of workers | $11.02 | $22,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.74 | $28,580 |
| 75% of workers | $17.50 | $36,390 |
| 90% of workers | $21.79 | $45,320 |
Recreation Workers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $34,270 | 900 |
| Hammond | $31,160 | 90 |
| Alexandria | $29,870 | 50 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $29,180 | 240 |
| Baton Rouge | $28,580 | 540 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $26,930 | 80 |
| Lake Charles | $26,370 | 90 |
| Lafayette | $25,950 | 150 |
| Monroe | $24,360 | 80 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $22,690 | 190 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $35,780 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $82,090 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $63,120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $38,670 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,900 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $44,410 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $33,060 |
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