How much does a recreation worker make in Richmond?
$34,700a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $16.68 an hour or $2,892 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.68
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 1,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,330Median: $34,700Highest 10%: $52,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,330 | $12.66 | |
| 25th | $27,680 | $13.31 | |
| Median | $34,700 | $16.68 | |
| 75th | $41,780 | $20.09 | |
| 90th | $52,920 | $25.44 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Washington, DC | $42,800 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $37,050 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $36,360 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mortician | $59,340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $50,060 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $46,960 |
| Animal Trainer | $46,820 |
| Residential Advisor | $39,770 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $39,110 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $37,350 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $36,610 |
| Concierge | $35,470 |
| Skincare Specialist | $35,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $16.68 ($34,700 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $34,700 against $36,560 nationally, 5% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $36,120, so Richmond pays 4% less.
Where does Richmond rank for recreation worker pay?
173 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,920 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.