As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Recreation Supervisor in Madison, WI is $42,492, equivalent to $20 per hour, $817 weekly, or $3,541 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $32,074 to $51,213. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,039) and 75th percentile ($47,057), while top earners (90th percentile) make $51,213 per year. This $10,018 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, Madison Recreation Supervisor often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 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 $32,074 Madison, WI November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Recreation Supervisor Salary $37,039 Madison, WI November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Recreation Supervisor Salary $42,492 Madison, WI November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Recreation Supervisor Salary $47,057 Madison, WI November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Recreation Supervisor Salary $51,213 Madison, 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Recreation Supervisor in Madison, WI. The base salary for Recreation Supervisor ranges from $37,039 to $47,057 with the average base salary of $42,492. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,610 to $55,877 with the average total cash compensation of $48,897.

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

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

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