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Recreation Worker Salary in Virginia (2026)
$17.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,886/year ($2,491/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $53,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,260 Recreation Worker jobs in Virginia (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Recreation Worker salary of $36,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,886 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $36,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,154 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,763 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,316 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,886 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,491 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Virginia?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Virginia is $36,120 per year ($17.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,370 and $44,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $36,120, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $29,886 per year ($2,491 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 9,260 Recreation Worker jobs in Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Virginia.