Recreation Workers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $31,280 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.04
10th percentile $27,030
90th percentile $44,810
Employed locally 470
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,030
    25th
    $28,220
    50th (median)
    $31,280
    75th
    $35,250
    90th
    $44,810

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Recreation Workers salary is 54% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$36,810
    Childcare Workers$27,790
    Animal Caretakers$28,030
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$30,530
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,000
    Funeral Attendants$30,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Roanoke, VA is $15.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.32 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Roanoke, VA is 11.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,030 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,220.