Recreation Workers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $36,750 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $28,440
90th percentile $45,050
Employed locally 70
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,440
    25th
    $31,270
    50th (median)
    $36,750
    75th
    $41,720
    90th
    $45,050

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Recreation Workers salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $45,760
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $39,510
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,900
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,160
    California $37,580

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,260
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,220
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $40,930
    Animal Caretakers $28,670
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $33,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $35,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Dubuque, IA is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.93 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Dubuque, IA is 3.9% above the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Dubuque?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,440 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,270.