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Recreation Worker Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$16.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,103/year ($2,425/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $41,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,510 Recreation Worker jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Recreation Worker salary of $34,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,103 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $34,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,971 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,646 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$870 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,103 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,425 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Nebraska?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Nebraska is $34,590 per year ($16.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,400 and $41,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $34,590, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $29,103 per year ($2,425 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,510 Recreation Worker jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.