How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make in California?
$37,000a year
Median yearly pay for amusement and recreation attendants in California. That is $17.79 an hour or $3,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.79
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 56,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,440Median: $37,000Highest 10%: $45,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,440 | $16.56 | |
| 25th | $35,380 | $17.01 | |
| Median | $37,000 | $17.79 | |
| 75th | $38,850 | $18.68 | |
| 90th | $45,050 | $21.66 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $42,850 |
| San Francisco, CA | $40,140 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,580 |
| Napa, CA | $37,820 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $37,760 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,630 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $37,150 |
| San Diego, CA | $36,510 |
| Salinas, CA | $36,290 |
| Sacramento, CA | $36,010 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $35,810 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,660 |
| Modesto, CA | $35,440 |
| Oxnard, CA | $35,330 |
| Stockton, CA | $35,160 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $35,130 |
| Merced, CA | $35,090 |
| Yuba City, CA | $35,090 |
| Riverside, CA | $34,990 |
| El Centro, CA | $34,950 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $34,770 |
| Fresno, CA | $34,630 |
| Redding, CA | $34,360 |
| Visalia, CA | $34,360 |
| Chico, CA | $34,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for amusement and recreation attendants.
| 2. Hawaii | $39,920 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $37,960 |
| 4. Washington | $37,790 |
| 5. California | $37,000 |
| 6. Maryland | $36,710 |
| 7. New York | $36,300 |
| 8. Colorado | $35,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $17.79 ($37,000 a year).
Do amusement and recreation attendants make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $37,000 against $32,150 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for amusement and recreation attendant pay?
California ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays amusement and recreation attendants the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $42,850 a year.
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.