Recreation Workers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $35,030 -1% vs national
Median hourly $16.84
10th percentile $28,050
90th percentile $51,840
Employed locally 310
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,050
    25th
    $30,500
    50th (median)
    $35,030
    75th
    $39,910
    90th
    $51,840

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Recreation Workers salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $41,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,780
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,900
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $38,410
    Vallejo, CA $37,290

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,570
    Childcare Workers $29,650
    Animal Caretakers $29,790
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,400
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $43,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Charlottesville, VA is $16.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.81 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 1% below the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,050 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,500.