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How much does a recreation worker make in La Crosse?

$34,980a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area. That is $16.82 an hour or $2,915 a month.

Hourly
$16.82
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
161 of 387
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,660Median: $34,980Highest 10%: $49,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,660$10.89
25th$28,220$13.57
Median$34,980$16.82
75th$38,160$18.35
90th$49,270$23.69

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
Appleton, WI$35,390
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 La Crosse

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$51,710
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$46,790
Skincare Specialist$46,140
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$37,400
Hairdresser$35,090
Childcare Worker$30,730
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$30,110
Animal Caretaker$28,780
Salaries for every job in La Crosse, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in La Crosse?

The median hourly pay in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area is $16.82 ($34,980 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in La Crosse than the national average?

No: $34,980 against $36,560 nationally, 4% less.

How does La Crosse compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $35,530, so La Crosse pays 2% less.

Where does La Crosse rank for recreation worker pay?

161 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in La Crosse?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,270 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.