Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $28,120 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.52
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $35,150
Employed locally 140
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $27,020
    50th (median)
    $28,120
    75th
    $31,510
    90th
    $35,150

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 44% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Amusement and Recreation Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,980
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $42,550
    Alaska $40,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,810
    Anchorage, AK $40,610
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,360

    Nearby metros — Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,810
    Vallejo, CA $36,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,910
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,370
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $34,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $34,360

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$27,340
    Recreation Workers$31,510
    Animal Caretakers$28,110
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37,850
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$36,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Amusement and Recreation Attendants make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Blacksburg, VA is $13.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.15 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Amusement and Recreation Attendants salaries?

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Blacksburg, VA is 7.8% below the national median of $30,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,020.