SOC 39-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Recreation Workers — Traverse City
Traverse City, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Recreation Workers in Traverse City, MI is $37,860 per year, close to the national median of $36,560 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Recreation Workers in Traverse City, MI is $37,860 per year, close to the national median of $36,560 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $30,170 and $42,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $26,720 and the ninetieth at $51,650.
Employment stands at 140, or 2.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $36,660. Of the 292 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 254th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,720 | −26.9% |
| 25th | $30,170 | −17.5% |
| Median (50th) | $37,860 | +3.6% |
| 75th | $42,640 | +16.6% |
| 90th | $51,650 | +41.3% |
| Mean | $37,840 | +3.5% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $36,660 | 110 | |
| 2 | Battle Creek | $36,220 | 190 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $35,970 | 850 | |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $35,090 | 3,190 | |
| 5 | Muskegon | $34,970 | 60 | |
| 6 | Saginaw | $34,680 | 140 | |
| 7 | Monroe | $34,610 | 50 | |
| 8 | Detroit | $34,400 | 3,350 | |
| 9 | Lansing | $34,160 | 410 | |
| 10 | Kalamazoo | $33,510 | 440 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Traverse City run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $37,860 goes as far as $39,356 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,356US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,860 a year, 3.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,720 to $51,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $36,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Recreation Workers in Traverse City, MI?
The median annual wage is $37,860, or $18.20 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 Traverse City, MI is 3.6% higher. 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 Traverse City, MI earns more than $51,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,720 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 Jackson, at $36,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Traverse City, 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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