Recreation Workers salary
in Appleton, WI
Recreation Workers in the Appleton, WI metro earn a median of $35,390 a year, based on BLS estimates for 290 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $36,560 and in line with the WI statewide median of $35,530. It ranks #126 of 298 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE290 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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RECREATION WORKERS PAY IN OTHER WI METROS
- Milwaukee-Waukesha, WImedian $35,950
- Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areamedian $35,650
- Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areamedian $35,630
- Oshkosh-Neenah, WImedian $35,600
- Green Bay, WImedian $35,540
- La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MNmedian $34,980
- South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areamedian $34,670
- Eau Claire, WImedian $34,580
Questions
What is the average Recreation Workers salary in Appleton?
The BLS median is $35,390 a year (May 2025). Half of the 290 jobs pay between $33,480 and $42,690. The 10th percentile is $29,380 and the 90th is $48,290.
Is Appleton a high-paying metro for Recreation Workers?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $36,560 and in line with the WI statewide median of $35,530. It ranks #126 of 298 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.