How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make in Iowa?
$27,430a year
Median yearly pay for amusement and recreation attendants in Iowa. That is $13.19 an hour or $2,286 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.19
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,340Median: $27,430Highest 10%: $34,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,340 | $10.26 | |
| 25th | $22,870 | $11.00 | |
| Median | $27,430 | $13.19 | |
| 75th | $29,090 | $13.99 | |
| 90th | $34,750 | $16.71 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $29,500 |
| Davenport, IA | $28,960 |
| Iowa City, IA | $28,870 |
| Des Moines, IA | $27,860 |
| Dubuque, IA | $27,110 |
| Sioux City, IA | $27,110 |
| Ames, IA | $27,100 |
| Waterloo, IA | $26,400 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $23,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for amusement and recreation attendants.
| 35. North Dakota | $28,070 |
| 36. Utah | $28,000 |
| 37. Indiana | $27,680 |
| 38. Iowa | $27,430 |
| 39. Kentucky | $27,210 |
| 40. South Carolina | $27,040 |
| 41. Ohio | $26,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $13.19 ($27,430 a year).
Do amusement and recreation attendants make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $27,430 against $32,150 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Iowa rank for amusement and recreation attendant pay?
Iowa ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays amusement and recreation attendants the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $29,500 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.