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How much does a recreation worker make in Blacksburg?

$33,660a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area. That is $16.18 an hour or $2,805 a month.

Hourly
$16.18
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
217 of 387
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,920Median: $33,660Highest 10%: $49,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,920$13.90
25th$32,910$15.82
Median$33,660$16.18
75th$36,510$17.55
90th$49,940$24.01

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Washington, DC$42,800
Virginia Beach, VA$37,050
Charlottesville, VA$36,360
Richmond, VA$34,700
Harrisonburg, VA$34,000
Lynchburg, VA$33,970
Winchester, VA$33,770
Roanoke, VA$33,210
Staunton, VA$32,150
Kingsport, TN$31,080
Recreation Worker salary in Virginia Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Blacksburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$51,470
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$37,290
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$32,580
Hairdresser$29,700
Childcare Worker$29,090
Animal Caretaker$28,160
Salaries for every job in Blacksburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Blacksburg?

The median hourly pay in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area is $16.18 ($33,660 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in Blacksburg than the national average?

No: $33,660 against $36,560 nationally, 8% less.

How does Blacksburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $36,120, so Blacksburg pays 7% less.

Where does Blacksburg rank for recreation worker pay?

217 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Blacksburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,940 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.