How much does a recreation worker make in Madison?
$34,030a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $16.36 an hour or $2,836 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.36
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 196 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,180Median: $34,030Highest 10%: $50,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,180 | $13.55 | |
| 25th | $31,340 | $15.07 | |
| Median | $34,030 | $16.36 | |
| 75th | $42,990 | $20.67 | |
| 90th | $50,640 | $24.35 |
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 |
| La Crosse, WI | $34,980 |
| Janesville, WI | $34,620 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $34,580 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $32,190 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $22,980 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mortician | $58,250 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $50,620 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $48,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,310 |
| Residential Advisor | $44,170 |
| Animal Trainer | $41,130 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $39,020 |
| Skincare Specialist | $37,720 |
| Funeral Attendant | $36,570 |
| Hairdresser | $36,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $16.36 ($34,030 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $34,030 against $36,560 nationally, 7% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $35,530, so Madison pays 4% less.
Where does Madison rank for recreation worker pay?
196 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,640 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.