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Recreation Worker Salary in Michigan (2026)
$16.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,883/year ($2,407/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,850 Recreation Worker jobs in Michigan (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Recreation Worker salary of $35,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,883 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $35,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,031 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,684 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$1,491 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,883 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,407 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Michigan?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Michigan is $35,090 per year ($16.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,290 and $39,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $35,090, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $28,883 per year ($2,407 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 10,850 Recreation Worker jobs in Michigan in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Michigan state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Michigan.