As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Recreation Supervisor in Appleton, WI is $41,729, equivalent to $20 per hour, $802 weekly, or $3,477 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Recreation Supervisor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Recreation Supervisor in Appleton, WI vary widely, spanning from $31,498 to $50,293. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,373) and 75th percentile ($46,212), while top earners (90th percentile) make $50,293 per year. This $9,839 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, Appleton Recreation Supervisor often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Appleton currently ranks 477 statewide for Recreation Supervisor job salary. 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 Supervisor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Recreation Supervisor Salary $31,498 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Recreation Supervisor Salary $36,373 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Recreation Supervisor Salary $41,729 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Recreation Supervisor Salary $46,212 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Recreation Supervisor Salary $50,293 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
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    Recreation Supervisor

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Campus Recreation Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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48019
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Recreation Supervisor in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Recreation Supervisor ranges from $36,373 to $46,212 with the average base salary of $41,729. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,826 to $54,873 with the average total cash compensation of $48,019.

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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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