Recreation Workers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for recreation workers is $16.87 an hour ($35,090 a year). About 10,850 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Michigan ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.95 | $29,020 |
| 25% of workers | $15.05 | $31,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.87 | $35,090 |
| 75% of workers | $19.21 | $39,970 |
| 90% of workers | $22.95 | $47,740 |
Recreation Workers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | $37,860 | 140 |
| Jackson | $36,660 | 110 |
| Battle Creek | $36,220 | 190 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $35,970 | 850 |
| Ann Arbor | $35,090 | 3,190 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $34,970 | 60 |
| Saginaw | $34,680 | 140 |
| Monroe | $34,610 | 50 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $34,400 | 3,350 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $34,160 | 410 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $33,510 | 440 |
| Niles | $33,140 | 160 |
| Flint | $32,650 | 300 |
| Midland | $30,890 | 80 |
| Bay City | $30,830 | 140 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for recreation workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 67,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $39,160 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $85,500 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $79,290 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $44,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $42,740 |
| Residential Advisors | $39,730 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $65,890 |
| Training and Development Managers | $118,630 |
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