SOC 39-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Recreation Workers — Sioux City
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD · 7 metro areas compared
At $35,700, median pay for Recreation Workers in Sioux City, IA tracks the national median of $36,560 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,700, median pay for Recreation Workers in Sioux City, IA tracks the national median of $36,560 closely. Pay ranges from under $26,430 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,400 to $38,010.
Employment stands at 110, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Dubuque records the highest median at $36,660. Of the 288 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 258th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,430 | −27.7% |
| 25th | $28,400 | −22.3% |
| Median (50th) | $35,700 | −2.4% |
| 75th | $38,010 | +4.0% |
| 90th | $45,470 | +24.4% |
| Mean | $35,190 | −3.7% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubuque | $36,660 | 80 | |
| 2 | Des Moines | $36,150 | 630 | |
| 3 | Iowa City | $31,740 | 180 | |
| 4 | Davenport | $31,280 | 290 | |
| 5 | Ames | $31,110 | 240 | |
| 6 | Cedar Rapids | $29,740 | 310 | |
| 7 | Waterloo | $29,700 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sioux City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $35,700 goes as far as $40,661 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,661US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,700 a year, 2.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,430 to $45,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dubuque, at $36,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Recreation Workers in Sioux City, IA?
The median annual wage is $35,700, or $17.16 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $36,560, so pay in Sioux City, IA is 2.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Sioux City, IA earns more than $45,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,430 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dubuque, at $36,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Sioux City, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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