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How much does a recreation worker make in Lynchburg?

$33,970a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Lynchburg, VA metro area. That is $16.33 an hour or $2,831 a month.

Hourly
$16.33
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
200 of 387
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,710Median: $33,970Highest 10%: $46,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,710$13.32
25th$31,460$15.13
Median$33,970$16.33
75th$41,760$20.08
90th$46,150$22.19

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
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 Lynchburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$46,630
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$41,930
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,460
Residential Advisor$34,660
Childcare Worker$29,500
Animal Caretaker$28,800
Funeral Attendant$28,300
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$27,430
Salaries for every job in Lynchburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lynchburg, VA metro area is $16.33 ($33,970 a year).

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

No: $33,970 against $36,560 nationally, 7% less.

How does Lynchburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $36,120, so Lynchburg pays 6% less.

Where does Lynchburg rank for recreation worker pay?

200 of 387 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,150 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.