Recreation Workers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $33,890 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.30
10th percentile $26,620
90th percentile $46,560
Employed locally 350
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,620
    25th
    $28,150
    50th (median)
    $33,890
    75th
    $37,990
    90th
    $46,560

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Recreation Workers salary is 52% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,300
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,140
    Animal Caretakers $29,460
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,000
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,440
    Skincare Specialists $46,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Lansing, MI is $16.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.15 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Lansing, MI is 4.2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,620 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,150.