Recreation Workers Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,810 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.29
10th percentile $23,640
90th percentile $46,370
Employed locally 250
National median $35,380

Compare Recreation Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southern Michigan stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Recreation Workers
in
Southern Michigan
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,640
    25th
    $28,450
    50th (median)
    $31,810
    75th
    $38,970
    90th
    $46,370

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,590
    Animal Caretakers $28,470
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,210
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,460
    Funeral Attendants $36,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Southern Michigan is $15.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.20 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Southern Michigan is 10.1% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,640 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,450.