Recreation Workers pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for recreation workers is $17.08 an hour ($35,530 a year). About 6,840 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Wisconsin ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.71 | $26,440 |
| 25% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.08 | $35,530 |
| 75% of workers | $20.33 | $42,290 |
| 90% of workers | $24.51 | $50,980 |
Recreation Workers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | $38,620 | 140 |
| Wausau | $38,030 | 80 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $37,460 | 160 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $35,950 | 1,680 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $35,600 | 300 |
| Green Bay | $35,540 | 640 |
| Appleton | $35,390 | 290 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $34,980 | 280 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $34,620 | 130 |
| Eau Claire | $34,580 | 210 |
| Madison | $34,030 | 970 |
| Sheboygan | $32,190 | 190 |
| Fond du Lac | $22,980 | 130 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $46,350 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $82,130 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $46,530 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $83,000 |
| Residential Advisors | $41,690 |
| Training and Development Managers | $123,640 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $44,200 |
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