SOC 39-3091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Amusement and Recreation Attendants — Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · 8 metro areas compared
In Lynchburg, VA the median wage is $27,430.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Lynchburg, VA the median wage is $27,430. That is 14.7% lower than the national median of $32,150. Pay ranges from under $25,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $35,900 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $25,810 to $31,830.
Employment stands at 130, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Blacksburg records the highest median at $32,580. Of the 310 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 308th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,810 | −19.7% |
| 25th | $25,810 | −19.7% |
| Median (50th) | $27,430 | −14.7% |
| 75th | $31,830 | −1.0% |
| 90th | $35,900 | +11.7% |
| Mean | $29,960 | −6.8% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blacksburg | $32,580 | 120 | |
| 2 | Charlottesville | $30,160 | 290 | |
| 3 | Richmond | $29,250 | 1,700 | |
| 4 | Harrisonburg | $28,760 | 140 | |
| 5 | Virginia Beach | $28,660 | 2,020 | |
| 6 | Roanoke | $28,350 | 290 | |
| 7 | Winchester | $28,130 | 70 | |
| 8 | Staunton | $27,400 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lynchburg sit close to the national average, so $27,430 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$27,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$27,132US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,430 a year, 14.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,810 to $35,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Blacksburg, at $32,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Lynchburg, VA?
The median annual wage is $27,430, or $13.19 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $32,150, so pay in Lynchburg, VA is 14.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lynchburg, VA earns more than $35,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,810 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Blacksburg, at $32,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Lynchburg, VA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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