Recreation Specialist Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Recreation Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Recreation Specialist make in Chicago, IL? The average Recreation Specialist salary in Chicago, IL is $59,671 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $53,332 and $66,271. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $47,560 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $53,332 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $59,671 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $66,271 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $72,280 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25% $53,332 10% $47,560 90% $72,280 75% $66,271 $59,671 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  • Humboldt Park Health - Chicago, IL
    Position Summary. The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) provides direct services to clients. The scope of practice includes but is not lim...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Lambs Farm - Libertyville, IL
    Lambs Farm is dedicated to helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives and connecting with the human spirit in us all. We a...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • CareerBuilder - Chicago, IL
    Position Summary. The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) provides direct services to clients. The scope of practice includes but is not lim...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • King's Seafood Company - Costa Mesa, CA
    King's Seafood Company has continued to see our restaurants get busier and busier, with new restaurant openings on the way and increasing guest counts, we ...
    - 9 Days Ago
  • Sutter Health - Sacramento, CA
    Sutter Health is seeking a Recreation/Recreational Therapist for a job in Sacramento, California. Job Description & Requirements. Specialty. Recreation/Rec...
    - 3 Days Ago

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    Recreation Specialist


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Recreational Therapy Director


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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