How much does a recreation worker make in Virginia?
$36,120a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Virginia. That is $17.37 an hour or $3,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.37
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,390Median: $36,120Highest 10%: $53,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,390 | $13.17 | |
| 25th | $31,370 | $15.08 | |
| Median | $36,120 | $17.37 | |
| 75th | $44,100 | $21.20 | |
| 90th | $53,800 | $25.87 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $33,660 |
| Roanoke, VA | $33,210 |
| Staunton, VA | $32,150 |
| Kingsport, TN | $31,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 17. New Jersey | $36,880 |
| 18. Connecticut | $36,610 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $36,340 |
| 20. Virginia | $36,120 |
| 21. Arizona | $35,800 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $35,710 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $35,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $17.37 ($36,120 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $36,120 against $36,560 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Virginia rank for recreation worker pay?
Virginia ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays recreation workers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $42,800 a year.
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.