Recreation Workers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $29,490 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.18
10th percentile $22,420
90th percentile $49,330
Employed locally 2,210
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,420
    25th
    $24,120
    50th (median)
    $29,490
    75th
    $36,920
    90th
    $49,330

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Recreation Workers salary is 62% 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
    Washington $43,850
    Bellingham, WA $39,780
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $39,150
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,940
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $38,180

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,620
    Animal Caretakers $29,090
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,650
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,940
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,340
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $29,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Indianapolis, IN is $14.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.86 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 16.6% below 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,420 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,120.