As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Recreation Assistant in Akron, MI is $46,923, equivalent to $23 per hour, $902 weekly, or $3,910 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Recreation Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Recreation Assistant in Akron, MI vary widely, spanning from $35,417 to $56,559. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,900) and 75th percentile ($51,967), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,559 per year. This $11,067 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Therapeutic Recreation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Akron Recreation Assistant often earn 4.9% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Recreation Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $35,417 Akron, MI June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $40,900 Akron, MI June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $46,923 Akron, MI June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $51,967 Akron, MI June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Recreation Assistant Salary $56,559 Akron, MI June 01, 2026
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Recreation Assistant

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    Recreation Assistant

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Campus Recreation Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Recreation Assistant in Akron, MI. The base salary for Recreation Assistant ranges from $40,900 to $51,967 with the average base salary of $46,923. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,550 to $60,928 with the average total cash compensation of $53,317.

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About Akron, Michigan    Akron is a village in Tuscola County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 402 at the 2010 census. The village is located on the boundary....More

Akron, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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