SOC 39-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Recreation Workers — Northeastern Wisconsin
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $35,630, median pay for Recreation Workers in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI tracks the national median of $36,560 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,630, median pay for Recreation Workers in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI tracks the national median of $36,560 closely. Pay ranges from under $27,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $30,890 to $43,710.
Employment stands at 480, or 2.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kenosha records the highest median at $38,620. Of the 429 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 384th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,600 | −24.5% |
| 25th | $30,890 | −15.5% |
| Median (50th) | $35,630 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $43,710 | +19.6% |
| 90th | $49,250 | +34.7% |
| Mean | $37,240 | +1.9% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenosha | $38,620 | 140 | |
| 2 | Wausau | $38,030 | 80 | |
| 3 | Racine | $37,460 | 160 | |
| 4 | Milwaukee | $35,950 | 1,680 | |
| 5 | Oshkosh | $35,600 | 300 | |
| 6 | Green Bay | $35,540 | 640 | |
| 7 | Appleton | $35,390 | 290 | |
| 8 | La Crosse | $34,980 | 280 | |
| 9 | Janesville | $34,620 | 130 | |
| 10 | Eau Claire | $34,580 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeastern Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $35,630 goes as far as $37,864 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,864US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,630 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,600 to $49,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 480 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kenosha, at $38,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Recreation Workers in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI?
The median annual wage is $35,630, or $17.13 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 Northeastern Wisconsin, WI is 2.5% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin, WI earns more than $49,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,600 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 Kenosha, at $38,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 480 jobs in this occupation in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI. 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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