Recreation Workers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $28,550 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.73
10th percentile $22,860
90th percentile $62,450
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,860
    25th
    $28,160
    50th (median)
    $28,550
    75th
    $43,720
    90th
    $62,450

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Recreation Workers salary is 49% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,990
    Morgantown, WV $33,270
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $33,070
    Winchester, VA-WV $33,050
    Wheeling, WV-OH $29,350
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $29,170

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,550
    Childcare Workers $23,450
    Animal Caretakers $28,050
    Funeral Attendants $28,520
    Residential Advisors $29,370
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $19,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Parkersburg, WV is $13.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.47 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 19.3% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,860 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,160.