Recreation Workers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Recreation Workers in Iowa earn a median salary of $32,044 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.4% vs the national median of $35,380. An estimated 2,740 recreation workers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $28,310 to $36,750 depending on location.
$32,044
Avg median salary in Iowa
$36,750
Highest paying metro
$28,310
Lowest paying metro
2,740
Employed in Iowa
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Recreation Workers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | $36,750 | $31,270 | $41,720 | 70 |
| Southwest Iowa | $36,230 | $28,400 | $41,500 | 130 |
| Northwest Iowa | $36,210 | $29,360 | $41,500 | 270 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $34,490 | $27,190 | $38,110 | 80 |
| Des Moines, IA | $33,140 | $29,140 | $39,090 | 430 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $30,750 | $29,120 | $35,480 | 390 |
| Iowa City, IA | $30,320 | $28,600 | $36,750 | 180 |
| Southeast Iowa | $29,830 | $24,120 | $37,440 | 350 |
| Ames, IA | $29,710 | $23,920 | $31,330 | 210 |
| Northeast Iowa | $29,530 | $27,870 | $37,040 | 190 |
| Waterloo, IA | $29,260 | $27,770 | $38,390 | 120 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $28,310 | $24,020 | $33,520 | 320 |