How much does a recreation worker make in Milwaukee?
$35,950a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $17.28 an hour or $2,996 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.28
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 1,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,070Median: $35,950Highest 10%: $56,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,070 | $13.01 | |
| 25th | $30,620 | $14.72 | |
| Median | $35,950 | $17.28 | |
| 75th | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| 90th | $56,160 | $27.00 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Madison, WI | $34,030 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $32,190 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $22,980 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mortician | $57,650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $49,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,700 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $46,190 |
| Skincare Specialist | $44,270 |
| Concierge | $42,010 |
| Residential Advisor | $41,300 |
| Animal Trainer | $40,520 |
| Costume Attendant | $40,440 |
| Hairdresser | $38,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $17.28 ($35,950 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $35,950 against $36,560 nationally, 2% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $35,530, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for recreation worker pay?
121 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,160 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.