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Recreation Worker Salary in Indiana (2026)
$14.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,547/year ($2,129/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,050 Recreation Worker jobs in Indiana (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Recreation Worker salary of $30,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,547 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $30,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,443 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,310 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$891 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,547 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,129 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Indiana?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Indiana is $30,190 per year ($14.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,980 and $36,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $30,190, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $25,547 per year ($2,129 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 8,050 Recreation Worker jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Indiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Indiana.