Recreation Workers Salary in Nebraska

Recreation workers in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $37,540 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($34,750), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreation workers average at $36,890 and the median at $34,590 for 1,510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $38,520.

Recreation Workers average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$37,540
Lincoln$34,750

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$37,540	$34,630	$31,480	$31,515	92
Lincoln	$34,750	$32,000	$32,000	$29,400	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Recreation Workers salary in other states

Recreation Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

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.
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.

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