How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $15.46 an hour or $2,679 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.46
- Average (mean)
- $32,640
- Jobs
- 397,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,350 | $10.75 | |
| 25th | $27,660 | $13.30 | |
| Median | $32,150 | $15.46 | |
| 75th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| 90th | $42,490 | $20.43 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $45,680 |
| Hawaii | $39,920 |
| District of Columbia | $37,960 |
| Washington | $37,790 |
| California | $37,000 |
| Maryland | $36,710 |
| New York | $36,300 |
| Colorado | $35,770 |
| Oregon | $35,400 |
| Maine | $35,330 |
| Vermont | $35,290 |
| Connecticut | $34,860 |
| New Jersey | $34,500 |
| Massachusetts | $34,440 |
| Arizona | $33,570 |
| Illinois | $32,770 |
| Rhode Island | $31,220 |
| New Hampshire | $31,210 |
| Delaware | $31,200 |
| Virginia | $30,910 |
| Minnesota | $30,830 |
| Florida | $30,670 |
| Idaho | $30,530 |
| Wisconsin | $30,180 |
| Nebraska | $30,110 |
| Nevada | $29,940 |
| Missouri | $29,790 |
| South Dakota | $29,730 |
| Montana | $29,710 |
| New Mexico | $29,160 |
| Tennessee | $28,690 |
| Wyoming | $28,660 |
| Michigan | $28,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,090 |
| North Dakota | $28,070 |
| Utah | $28,000 |
| Indiana | $27,680 |
| Iowa | $27,430 |
| Kentucky | $27,210 |
| South Carolina | $27,040 |
| Ohio | $26,980 |
| Arkansas | $26,850 |
| North Carolina | $26,680 |
| Texas | $26,570 |
| Kansas | $26,410 |
| Georgia | $26,120 |
| West Virginia | $25,230 |
| Alabama | $23,210 |
| Mississippi | $23,160 |
| Louisiana | $22,680 |
| Oklahoma | $22,040 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kahului, HI | $49,020 |
| Anchorage, AK | $45,780 |
| San Jose, CA | $42,850 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $41,390 |
| San Francisco, CA | $40,140 |
| Seattle, WA | $39,330 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,580 |
| Washington, DC | $38,000 |
| Napa, CA | $37,820 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $37,760 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,630 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $37,150 |
| Boulder, CO | $37,140 |
| Honolulu, HI | $36,630 |
| San Diego, CA | $36,510 |
In other countries
Amusement and Recreation Attendant belongs to the international group "Crane, hoist and related plant operators".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Gambling Dealer$34,320
- Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner$34,980
- Gambling Service Worker$36,310
- Motion Picture Projectionist$38,270
- Usher$32,910
- Costume Attendant$50,400
- Locker Room$36,300
- Entertainment Attendant and Related Worker$32,640
Frequently asked questions
How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $15.46 ($32,150 a year).
How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make a month?
About $2,679 a month before tax, based on a median of $32,150 a year.
How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,350 or less a year ($10.75 an hour); the top 10% make $42,490 or more.
Which state pays amusement and recreation attendants the most?
Alaska, with a median of $45,680 a year, followed by Hawaii ($39,920) and District of Columbia ($37,960).
Which city pays amusement and recreation attendants the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median of $49,020 a year.
How many amusement and recreation attendants are there in the United States?
About 397,830 people work as amusement and recreation attendants.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.