Recreation Workers Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $32,610 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.68
10th percentile $26,390
90th percentile $45,410
Employed locally 150
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,390
    25th
    $27,260
    50th (median)
    $32,610
    75th
    $39,140
    90th
    $45,410

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Recreation Workers salary is 48% 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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,470
    Childcare Workers $27,590
    Animal Caretakers $30,690
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $34,670
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $32,200
    Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $28,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Niles?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Niles, MI is $15.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.57 or more per hour.

    Is Niles above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Niles, MI is 7.8% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,390 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,260.