Recreation Workers Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Recreation Workers in Virginia earn a median salary of $31,372 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.3% vs the national median of $35,380. An estimated 7,490 recreation workers are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $28,130 to $36,960 depending on location.
$31,372
Avg median salary in Virginia
$36,960
Highest paying metro
$28,130
Lowest paying metro
7,490
Employed in Virginia
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Recreation Workers salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $36,960 | $31,200 | $44,000 | 2,050 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $35,030 | $30,500 | $39,910 | 310 |
| Northwest Virginia | $33,310 | $27,210 | $37,920 | 160 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $33,050 | $28,060 | $38,310 | 120 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $32,180 | $29,420 | $37,500 | 130 |
| Richmond, VA | $31,970 | $27,400 | $40,000 | 1,350 |
| Southside Virginia | $31,570 | $28,030 | $39,450 | 250 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $31,510 | $29,730 | $34,970 | 180 |
| Roanoke, VA | $31,280 | $28,220 | $35,250 | 470 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $31,060 | $27,400 | $38,240 | 200 |
| Staunton, VA | $30,780 | $27,860 | $35,850 | 140 |
| Southwest Virginia | $29,480 | $27,270 | $37,550 | 290 |
| West Virginia | $29,050 | $28,130 | $39,650 | 1,670 |
| Northeast Virginia | $28,460 | $26,920 | $35,250 | 170 |
| Northern West Virginia | $28,130 | $28,130 | $39,710 | — |
| Southern West Virginia | $28,130 | $28,130 | $37,890 | — |