How much does a recreation worker make in Charleston?
$28,420a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $13.66 an hour or $2,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.66
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 349 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,190Median: $28,420Highest 10%: $46,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,190 | $10.67 | |
| 25th | $26,150 | $12.57 | |
| Median | $28,420 | $13.66 | |
| 75th | $34,990 | $16.82 | |
| 90th | $46,250 | $22.24 |
Other cities in West Virginia
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Washington, DC | $42,800 |
| Morgantown, WV | $36,650 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $35,620 |
| Winchester, VA | $33,770 |
| Wheeling, WV | $31,050 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,240 |
| Beckley, WV | $29,430 |
| Weirton, WV | $29,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Charleston, WVFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $13.66 ($28,420 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Charleston than the national average?
No: $28,420 against $36,560 nationally, 22% less.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?
The median in West Virginia is $29,710, so Charleston pays 4% less.
Where does Charleston rank for recreation worker pay?
349 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,250 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.