How much does a Recreation Specialist make in Gary, IN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Recreation Specialist in Gary, IN is $58,250. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $52,061 to $64,693, with most professionals earning between $46,426 and $70,559.

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Recreation Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $46,426 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $52,061 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $58,250 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $64,693 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $70,559 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
25% $52,061 10% $46,426 90% $70,559 75% $64,693 $58,250 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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58297
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Recreation Specialist in Gary, IN. The base salary for Recreation Specialist ranges from $52,061 to $64,693 with the average base salary of $58,250. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,127 to $64,769 with the average total cash compensation of $58,297.

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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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