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Recreation Workers Salary in IL

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Recreation Workers in IL have a median annual salary of $35,480, with 17,650 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $47,480 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$35,480

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$17.06

Employment

17,650

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$31,200
10th
$31,840
25th
$35,480
Median
$39,800
75th
$47,480
90th

Local compared with national

IL

$35,480

Median annual · 2025

United States

$36,560

Median annual · 2025

The IL median is 3.0% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $1,080).

Top skills

  1. 1.Active ListeningImportance 4.0
  2. 2.SpeakingImportance 4.0
  3. 3.Social PerceptivenessImportance 4.0
  4. 4.CoordinationImportance 4.0
  5. 5.Service OrientationImportance 4.0
  6. 6.MonitoringImportance 3.8
  7. 7.InstructingImportance 3.8
  8. 8.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.3
  9. 9.Time ManagementImportance 3.3
  10. 10.Reading ComprehensionImportance 3.1
  11. 11.WritingImportance 3.1
  12. 12.Active LearningImportance 3.1

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Job zone
4

Technology used

  • Appletree
  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
  • Database software
  • GroupMe
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Recordkeeping software
  • Scheduling software
  • YouTube

Common tasks

  • Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
  • Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
  • Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
  • Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
  • Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
  • Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
  • Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
  • Direct special activities or events, such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
  • Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
  • Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

Recreation Workers salary in other locations

Other occupations in IL