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Average Amusement and Recreation Attendant Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a amusement and recreation attendant make in the United States?

The average salary for a amusement and recreation attendant in the United States is $30,240, but the range typically falls between $24,750 and $34,490. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $14.54, with a range between $11.9 and $16.58.

There are approximately 361,680 people employed as a amusement and recreation attendant in the United States. With California, Florida, Texas employing the highest number of amusement and recreation attendants.The state with the best pay for a amusement and recreation attendant is Washington, with an average annual salary of $36,770, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $23,800.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$21,450$10.31
25th Percentile$24,750$11.9
Median$29,390$14.13
75th Percentile$34,490$16.58
90th Percentile$38,080$18.31

Average amusement and recreation attendant salary by location

The salary of a amusement and recreation attendant can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a amusement and recreation attendant in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for amusement and recreation attendants are Washington, Hawaii, California, New York, Alaska while the worst states are Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Kentucky.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$17,540$23,800$31,760
Alaska$24,750$36,770$54,140
Arizona$28,810$34,440$41,400
Arkansas$22,910$27,500$32,380
California$32,240$36,650$42,240
Colorado$29,000$34,700$42,610
Connecticut$29,150$33,230$37,310
Delaware$24,440$28,760$34,220
District of Columbia$33,490$35,760$40,440
Florida$23,470$28,440$35,220
Georgia$18,060$24,870$32,590
Hawaii$26,150$39,820$55,920
Idaho$18,410$27,510$36,830
Illinois$27,040$33,060$43,520
Indiana$18,560$26,460$35,140
Iowa$20,310$26,110$33,800
Kansas$17,610$24,960$34,500
Kentucky$17,010$24,270$32,850
Louisiana$17,610$25,320$35,420
Maine$28,700$33,260$38,300
Maryland$27,810$32,610$39,250
Massachusetts$31,200$34,800$39,730
Michigan$22,400$28,100$34,970
Minnesota$24,230$32,830$43,460
Mississippi$17,820$23,710$30,450
Missouri$24,960$28,470$33,450
Montana$21,220$28,600$37,440
Nebraska$21,950$26,850$35,360
Nevada$21,920$27,510$34,250
New Hampshire$18,820$28,860$37,000
New Jersey$29,390$33,560$37,890
New Mexico$25,240$29,260$35,200
New York$29,540$36,850$48,350
North Carolina$17,750$25,110$33,810
North Dakota$20,860$27,870$35,430
Ohio$21,520$27,010$33,040
Oklahoma$17,750$23,240$30,250
Oregon$28,800$34,330$42,640
Pennsylvania$18,950$26,800$36,050
Rhode Island$27,740$31,370$36,900
South Carolina$17,510$24,860$33,570
South Dakota$23,900$27,660$32,760
Tennessee$18,700$25,860$33,720
Texas$18,230$26,060$35,440
Utah$19,090$27,580$36,550
Vermont$28,620$32,960$37,170
Virginia$24,960$30,700$40,970
Washington$32,740$36,770$43,300
West Virginia$20,240$26,690$37,390
Wisconsin$18,790$28,060$42,390
Wyoming$21,590$26,240$34,400

Even between cities, the salary of a amusement and recreation attendant can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for amusement and recreation attendants is Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina area, HI with an average salary of $43,590.The city with the lowest average salary for amusement and recreation attendants is Dothan, AL with an average salary of $19,580.

Areas with highest average salaries for amusement and recreation attendants

  1. Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina area, HI - $43,590
  2. Atlantic City-Hammonton area, NJ - $42,810
  3. Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area, HI - $41,940
  4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA - $41,580
  5. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA - $40,500

Areas with lowest average salaries for amusement and recreation attendants

  1. Dothan, AL - $19,580
  2. Florence-Muscle Shoals area, AL - $19,750
  3. Enid, OK - $20,010
  4. East Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA - $20,900
  5. Brownsville-Harlingen area, TX - $20,990

Employment trends for amusement and recreation attendants in the United States

The number of amusement and recreation attendants in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of amusement and recreation attendants has increased by 113,490. On average, the number of amusement and recreation attendants has been increasing by 11.4% each year. The salary of amusement and recreation attendants has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of amusement and recreation attendants has increased by $4,630. On average, the salary of amusement and recreation attendants has been increasing by 4.5% each year.

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How amusement and recreation attendants salaries compare to other personal care and service occupations

Amusement and Recreation Attendants are part of the personal care and service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for amusement and recreation attendants compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all personal care and service occupations jobs here.

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