Recreation Workers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Recreation Workers in Illinois earn a median salary of $31,341 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.4% vs the national median of $35,380. An estimated 15,660 recreation workers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $30,040 to $34,100 depending on location.
$31,341
Avg median salary in Illinois
$34,100
Highest paying metro
$30,040
Lowest paying metro
15,660
Employed in Illinois
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Recreation Workers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $34,100 | $30,660 | $37,430 | 12,260 |
| South Illinois | $32,510 | $29,600 | $36,670 | 340 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,910 | $31,530 | $31,910 | 330 |
| East Central Illinois | $31,510 | $29,810 | $36,590 | 390 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,510 | $30,150 | $35,250 | 600 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,270 | $29,410 | $36,730 | 220 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,200 | $29,610 | $35,610 | 80 |
| Northwest Illinois | $31,200 | $29,120 | $36,540 | 330 |
| Champaign, IL | $30,420 | $29,120 | $34,940 | 270 |
| West Central Illinois | $30,350 | $29,120 | $36,070 | 440 |
| Springfield, IL | $30,070 | $29,120 | $34,660 | 280 |
| Kankakee, IL | $30,040 | $29,120 | $35,550 | 120 |