Recreation Workers Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $27,360 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.15
10th percentile $21,370
90th percentile $41,030
Employed locally 200
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,370
    25th
    $26,120
    50th (median)
    $27,360
    75th
    $34,940
    90th
    $41,030

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Recreation Workers salary is 54% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,720
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,670
    Animal Caretakers $28,100
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $30,330
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,990
    Residential Advisors $41,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Lafayette, IN is $13.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.79 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Lafayette, IN is 22.7% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,370 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,120.