How much does a recreation worker make in Michigan?
$35,090a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Michigan. That is $16.87 an hour or $2,924 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.87
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,020Median: $35,090Highest 10%: $47,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,020 | $13.95 | |
| 25th | $31,290 | $15.04 | |
| Median | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| 75th | $39,970 | $19.22 | |
| 90th | $47,740 | $22.95 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Traverse City, MI | $37,860 |
| Jackson, MI | $36,660 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $36,220 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $35,970 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $35,090 |
| Muskegon, MI | $34,970 |
| Saginaw, MI | $34,680 |
| Monroe, MI | $34,610 |
| Detroit, MI | $34,400 |
| Lansing, MI | $34,160 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $33,510 |
| Niles, MI | $33,140 |
| Flint, MI | $32,650 |
| Midland, MI | $30,890 |
| Bay City, MI | $30,830 |
| South Bend, IN | $30,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 23. Wisconsin | $35,530 |
| 24. Florida | $35,490 |
| 25. Illinois | $35,480 |
| 26. Michigan | $35,090 |
| 27. Montana | $35,090 |
| 28. Nebraska | $34,590 |
| 29. Missouri | $34,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $16.87 ($35,090 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $35,090 against $36,560 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Michigan rank for recreation worker pay?
Michigan ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays recreation workers the most?
Traverse City, MI, with a median of $37,860 a year.
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.