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How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make in Chicago?

$34,170a year

Median yearly pay for amusement and recreation attendants in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $16.43 an hour or $2,848 a month.

Hourly
$16.43
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
66 of 369
Jobs in the area
9,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,170Highest 10%: $39,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,200$15.00
25th$31,200$15.00
Median$34,170$16.43
75th$36,480$17.54
90th$39,480$18.98

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for amusement and recreation attendants.

Champaign, IL$31,610
Bloomington, IL$31,200
Decatur, IL$31,200
Peoria, IL$31,200
Rockford, IL$31,200
St. Louis, MO$31,200
Springfield, IL$31,200
Davenport, IA$28,960
Cape Girardeau, MO$28,600
Amusement and Recreation Attendant salary in Illinois Amusement and Recreation Attendant salary in all states

Related jobs in Chicago

Same field, median yearly pay.

Motion Picture Projectionist$85,460
Mortician$81,440
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$68,260
Barber$49,700
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$49,240
Costume Attendant$49,180
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$48,390
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$47,680
Animal Trainer$46,890
Skincare Specialist$45,330
Salaries for every job in Chicago, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $16.43 ($34,170 a year).

Do amusement and recreation attendants make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $34,170 against $32,150 nationally, 6% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $32,770, so Chicago pays 4% more.

Where does Chicago rank for amusement and recreation attendant pay?

66 of 369 metro areas with data.

How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,480 or more.

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.