Recreation Workers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $32,050 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.41
10th percentile $25,010
90th percentile $41,910
Employed locally 380
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,010
    25th
    $28,740
    50th (median)
    $32,050
    75th
    $35,470
    90th
    $41,910

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Recreation Workers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $38,180
    Minot, ND $38,080
    Minnesota $37,500
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $37,150
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $36,210
    Traverse City, MI $35,970

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$36,720
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45,470
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,640
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,980
    Animal Caretakers$29,030
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Kalamazoo, MI is $15.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.20 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 9.4% below the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,010 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,740.