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How much does a recreation worker make in Charlottesville?

$36,360a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,030 a month.

Hourly
$17.48
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
101 of 387
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,920Median: $36,360Highest 10%: $55,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,920$13.42
25th$30,060$14.45
Median$36,360$17.48
75th$40,860$19.64
90th$55,760$26.81

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Washington, DC$42,800
Virginia Beach, VA$37,050
Richmond, VA$34,700
Harrisonburg, VA$34,000
Lynchburg, VA$33,970
Winchester, VA$33,770
Blacksburg, VA$33,660
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 Charlottesville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$49,290
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$47,080
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$42,900
Skincare Specialist$40,780
Concierge$36,490
Manicurist and Pedicurist$35,800
Tour and Travel Guide$35,250
Animal Caretaker$35,190
Childcare Worker$34,130
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$30,160
Salaries for every job in Charlottesville, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $17.48 ($36,360 a year).

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

No: $36,360 against $36,560 nationally, 1% less.

How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $36,120, so Charlottesville pays 1% more.

Where does Charlottesville rank for recreation worker pay?

101 of 387 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,760 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.