Recreation Workers pay range in Kokomo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $41,630 or more. The middle half of recreation workers in Kokomo earn between $24,340 and $34,010.
- $22K10th
- $24K25th
- $28KMedian
- $34K75th
- $42K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,870 | $2,489 | $14.36 |
| Median | $28,320 | $2,360 | $13.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,340 | $2,028 | $11.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $34,010 | $2,834 | $16.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Recreation Workers pay in Kokomo vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Recreation workers in Kokomo earn 9% less than the Indiana average ($32,710) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($38,520). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $36,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | $29,870 | $28,320 | $22,440 | $41,630 | 110 |
| Indiana | $32,710 | $30,190 | $22,470 | $45,710 | 8,050 |
| United States | $38,520 | $36,560 | $27,600 | $50,410 | 331,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Recreation Workers salary after taxes in Kokomo
On the average salary of $29,870, a single filer in Kokomo takes home about $24,751 a year, or $2,063 a month and $952 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
Is Kokomo a good place for recreation workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kokomo area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.6), so the average $29,870 buys what about $33,319 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Kokomo ($48,980). A typical home costs $194,129, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Recreation Workers salary in other Indiana cities
Kokomo ranks 12th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Elkhart pays the most ($36,540).
- Elkhart$36,540
- Michigan City$35,390
- Indianapolis$33,860
- South Bend$33,710
- Lafayette$32,310
- Fort Wayne$31,990
- Terre Haute$31,220
- Muncie$30,850
- Evansville$30,520
- Kokomo$29,870
Highest-paying cities for recreation workers
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($61,070).
- Fairbanks, AK$61,070
- San Jose, CA$54,750
- San Francisco, CA$48,810
- Seattle, WA$47,840
- Bozeman, MT$47,520
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Recreation Workers salary in Kokomo: questions
How much do recreation workers make an hour in Kokomo?
$14.36 an hour on average, and $13.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level recreation workers salary in Kokomo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the recreation workers take-home pay in Kokomo?
About $24,751 a year ($2,063 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $29,870. Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
Do recreation workers earn more in Kokomo than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($38,520).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9032; area Kokomo, IN (29020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.48, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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