How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make in Illinois?
$32,770a year
Median yearly pay for amusement and recreation attendants in Illinois. That is $15.75 an hour or $2,731 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.75
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $32,770Highest 10%: $38,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $32,770 | $15.75 | |
| 75th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| 90th | $38,520 | $18.52 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $34,170 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for amusement and recreation attendants.
| 13. New Jersey | $34,500 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $34,440 |
| 15. Arizona | $33,570 |
| 16. Illinois | $32,770 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $31,220 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $31,210 |
| 19. Delaware | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $15.75 ($32,770 a year).
Do amusement and recreation attendants make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $32,770 against $32,150 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for amusement and recreation attendant pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays amusement and recreation attendants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $34,170 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.