DOL Median (Illinois)
$34,000
vs National
0%
National: $34,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,836
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$34,000
0% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$34,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreation Workers in Illinois earns $34,000 in nominal terms, which is 0% above the national average of $34,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,836 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER, LLC | $65,500 | 3 |
| Galaxy Soccer Club | $42,000 | 3 |
| The University of Chicago | $40,000 | 1 |
| BARTLETT PARK DISTRICT | $37,000 | 6 |
| FUGA CENTRO LLC | $35,000 | 1 |
| Challenger Sports Corp | $34,000 | 182 |
| FORCE FUTBOL CLUB | $34,000 | 1 |
| LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO | $33,280 | 2 |
| UHLICH CHILDREN'S ADVANTAGE NETWORK | $31,262 | 1 |
| Center for Seniors, Inc. | $30,000 | 1 |
| CLARIDGE OPERATIONS, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| WORLD SPORT CHICAGO | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Recreation Workers
SCARBOROUGH, NY · $104,000FAR HILLS, NJ · $80,000RIVERSIDE, CT · $80,000Lafayette, CO · $77,000CERRITOS, CA · $70,000Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Cardiologists · $300,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $230,000Physicians, All Other · $230,000Orthodontists · $216,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Recreation Workers make in Illinois?
The median Recreation Workers salary in Illinois is $34,000 based on 35 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Recreation Workers?
A Recreation Workers in Illinois earns 0% more than the national median of $34,000, or $36,836 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.