How much does a recreation worker make in Wisconsin?
$35,530a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Wisconsin. That is $17.08 an hour or $2,961 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.08
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,440Median: $35,530Highest 10%: $50,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,440 | $12.71 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $35,530 | $17.08 | |
| 75th | $42,290 | $20.33 | |
| 90th | $50,980 | $24.51 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Madison, WI | $34,030 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $32,190 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $22,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 20. Virginia | $36,120 |
| 21. Arizona | $35,800 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $35,710 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $35,530 |
| 24. Florida | $35,490 |
| 25. Illinois | $35,480 |
| 26. Michigan | $35,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $17.08 ($35,530 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $35,530 against $36,560 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for recreation worker pay?
Wisconsin ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays recreation workers the most?
Kenosha, WI, with a median of $38,620 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.