Recreation Workers Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $36,930 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $28,130
90th percentile $58,380
Employed locally 160
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,130
    25th
    $30,740
    50th (median)
    $36,930
    75th
    $48,080
    90th
    $58,380

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Recreation Workers salary is 53% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $38,380
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $38,180
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $36,930
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $35,900
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $35,890
    Wausau, WI $35,720

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,430
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,050
    Animal Caretakers $29,170
    Childcare Workers $30,310
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,230
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Kenosha, WI is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Kenosha, WI is 4.4% above 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,130 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,740.