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Recreation Worker Salary in Kansas (2026)
$15.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,216/year ($2,185/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $31,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,990 Recreation Worker jobs in Kansas (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Recreation Worker salary of $31,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,216 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $31,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,631 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,430 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$1,484 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,216 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,185 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Kansas?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Kansas is $31,760 per year ($15.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,780 and $36,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $31,760, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $26,216 per year ($2,185 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 2,990 Recreation Worker jobs in Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.