How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make in New Jersey?
$34,500a year
Median yearly pay for amusement and recreation attendants in New Jersey. That is $16.59 an hour or $2,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.59
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $34,500Highest 10%: $40,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $32,430 | $15.59 | |
| Median | $34,500 | $16.59 | |
| 75th | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| 90th | $40,110 | $19.28 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $35,910 |
| Trenton, NJ | $34,130 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $32,680 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
| Vineland, NJ | $32,220 |
| Allentown, PA | $29,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for amusement and recreation attendants.
| 10. Maine | $35,330 |
| 11. Vermont | $35,290 |
| 12. Connecticut | $34,860 |
| 13. New Jersey | $34,500 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $34,440 |
| 15. Arizona | $33,570 |
| 16. Illinois | $32,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an amusement and recreation attendant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $16.59 ($34,500 a year).
Do amusement and recreation attendants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $34,500 against $32,150 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for amusement and recreation attendant pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays amusement and recreation attendants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $35,910 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.