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How much does a recreation worker make in Appleton?

$35,390a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Appleton, WI metro area. That is $17.01 an hour or $2,949 a month.

Hourly
$17.01
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
147 of 387
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,380Median: $35,390Highest 10%: $48,290
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,380$14.13
25th$33,480$16.10
Median$35,390$17.01
75th$42,690$20.52
90th$48,290$23.22

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Kenosha, WI$38,620
Minneapolis, MN$38,180
Wausau, WI$38,030
Racine, WI$37,460
Duluth, MN$36,080
Milwaukee, WI$35,950
Oshkosh, WI$35,600
Green Bay, WI$35,540
La Crosse, WI$34,980
Janesville, WI$34,620
Eau Claire, WI$34,580
Madison, WI$34,030
Sheboygan, WI$32,190
Fond du Lac, WI$22,980
Recreation Worker salary in Wisconsin Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Appleton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$53,340
Skincare Specialist$48,270
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$47,130
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$41,330
Manicurist and Pedicurist$36,720
Hairdresser$36,260
Childcare Worker$31,140
Animal Caretaker$30,110
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$27,680
Usher$26,780
Salaries for every job in Appleton, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Appleton?

The median hourly pay in the Appleton, WI metro area is $17.01 ($35,390 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in Appleton than the national average?

No: $35,390 against $36,560 nationally, 3% less.

How does Appleton compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $35,530, so Appleton pays 0% more.

Where does Appleton rank for recreation worker pay?

147 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Appleton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,290 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.