SOC 39-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Recreation Workers — Monroe
Monroe, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $34,610, median pay for Recreation Workers in Monroe, MI tracks the national median of $36,560 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,610, median pay for Recreation Workers in Monroe, MI tracks the national median of $36,560 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,330 and $43,910. The lowest tenth earn under $29,270, while the highest tenth earn more than $55,600.
Employment stands at 50, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Traverse City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,860. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 172nd of 195 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,270 | −19.9% |
| 25th | $30,330 | −17.0% |
| Median (50th) | $34,610 | −5.3% |
| 75th | $43,910 | +20.1% |
| 90th | $55,600 | +52.1% |
| Mean | $38,760 | +6.0% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traverse City | $37,860 | 140 | |
| 2 | Jackson | $36,660 | 110 | |
| 3 | Battle Creek | $36,220 | 190 | |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | $35,970 | 850 | |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | $35,090 | 3,190 | |
| 6 | Muskegon | $34,970 | 60 | |
| 7 | Saginaw | $34,680 | 140 | |
| 8 | Detroit | $34,400 | 3,350 | |
| 9 | Lansing | $34,160 | 410 | |
| 10 | Kalamazoo | $33,510 | 440 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Monroe run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $34,610 goes as far as $35,977 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,977US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,610 a year, 5.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,270 to $55,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Traverse City, at $37,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Recreation Workers in Monroe, MI?
The median annual wage is $34,610, or $16.64 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $36,560, so pay in Monroe, MI is 5.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Monroe, MI earns more than $55,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,270 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Traverse City, at $37,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Monroe, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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