Recreation Workers Salary in Iowa
Ranked #36 of 51 · IA
9.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $34,740 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $33,700
Employment 2,870
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $24,420P25 $28,790 Median $33,700P75 $38,100P90 $46,740
About 80% of recreation workerss in Iowa earn between $24,420 and $46,740. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean recreation workers salary in Iowa is $34,740, about 9.8% below the U.S. average ($38,520). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | $36,660 | $37,250 | 80 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $36,150 | $37,490 | 630 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $35,800 | $36,050 | 140 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $35,760 | $35,260 | 340 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $35,700 | $35,190 | 110 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $34,500 | $33,600 | 190 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $34,440 | $34,380 | 320 |
| Iowa City, IA | $31,740 | $33,160 | 180 |