Median Salary
$32,150
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$15.46
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$42,490
entry level starts ~$22,350
Pay Grade
D
low pay · 398,000 employed
How much do Amusement and Recreation Attendants make?
The median pay for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in the United States is $32,150 per year — about $15.46 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $22,350, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $42,490.
That is $29,240 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary range by percentile
Half of all Amusement and Recreation Attendants earn between $27,660 and $36,590 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $22,350 | $10.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $27,660 | $13.30 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $32,150 | $15.46 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $36,590 | $17.59 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $42,490 | $20.43 |
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Highest-paying states for Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Alaska leads the country for Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay at $45,680 a year, followed by Hawaii ($39,920) and District of Columbia ($37,960). At the other end, Oklahoma posts the lowest median at $22,040 — a gap of $23,640 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Alaska $45,680Hawaii $39,920District of Columbia $37,960Washington $37,790California $37,000Maryland $36,710New York $36,300Colorado $35,770Oregon $35,400Maine $35,330Vermont $35,290Connecticut $34,860New Jersey $34,500Massachusetts $34,440Arizona $33,570Illinois $32,770Rhode Island $31,220New Hampshire $31,210Delaware $31,200Virginia $30,910Minnesota $30,830Florida $30,670Idaho $30,530Wisconsin $30,180Nebraska $30,110Nevada $29,940Missouri $29,790South Dakota $29,730Montana $29,710New Mexico $29,160Tennessee $28,690Wyoming $28,660Michigan $28,580Pennsylvania $28,090North Dakota $28,070Utah $28,000Indiana $27,680Iowa $27,430Kentucky $27,210South Carolina $27,040Ohio $26,980Arkansas $26,850North Carolina $26,680Texas $26,570Kansas $26,410Georgia $26,120West Virginia $25,230Alabama $23,210Mississippi $23,160Louisiana $22,680Oklahoma $22,040
Workforce and education
About 398,000 people work as Amusement and Recreation Attendants in the United States. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Amusement and Recreation Attendants make in the United States?
The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in the United States is $32,150 per year, or about $15.46 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $22,350, while the top 10% of earners make $42,490 or more.
How does Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of D (low pay), the Amusement and Recreation Attendants median of $32,150 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Amusement and Recreation Attendants the most?
Alaska is the highest-paying state for Amusement and Recreation Attendants, with a median salary of $45,680 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Amusement and Recreation Attendants need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Amusement and Recreation Attendants work in the United States?
About 398,000 people were employed as Amusement and Recreation Attendants in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.