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Recreation Worker Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$13.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,662/year ($2,055/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $19,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,830 Recreation Worker jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Recreation Worker salary of $28,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,662 — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
| Gross (median) | $28,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,250 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,186 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$482 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,662 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,055 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Louisiana?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Louisiana is $28,580 per year ($13.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,920 and $36,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $28,580, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $24,662 per year ($2,055 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 2,830 Recreation Worker jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.