SOC 393091

Amusement and Recreation Attendants

Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. May schedule use of recreation facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits, or operate amusement concessions and rides.

National Median

$30,490

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$30,490

Entry Level (10th pct)

$21,940

Experienced (90th pct)

$39,940

Total Employed

371,590

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$21,940 - $26,430
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$26,430 - $35,360
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$35,360 - $39,940

Highest Paying Locations for Amusement and Recreation Attendants

Kahului-Wailuku, HI

$45,980

+50.8% vs national

Alaska nonmetropolitan area

$42,550

+39.6% vs national

Alaska

$40,970

+34.4% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$40,810

+33.8% vs national

Anchorage, AK

$40,610

+33.2% vs national

Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$45,980	760
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$42,550	260
Alaska	$40,970	450
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$40,810	3,440
Anchorage, AK	$40,610	140
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$40,360	1,100
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$39,050	5,560
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$38,760	2,860
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$38,170	1,330
Salinas, CA	$37,690	600
Hawaii	$37,350	4,240
Washington	$36,700	5,360
Vallejo, CA	$36,660	560
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$36,430	690
Fairbanks-College, AK	$36,320	50
Napa, CA	$36,250	270
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$36,210	380
District of Columbia	$36,140	270
Portland-South Portland, ME	$35,920	470
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$35,910	9,430
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$35,870	140
Vineland, NJ	$35,610	100
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$35,610	18,160
California	$35,570	51,970
New York	$35,540	13,670
Lexington Park, MD	$35,530	100
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$35,510	15,450
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$35,430	3,670
Boulder, CO	$35,420	680
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$35,370	370
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$35,360	210
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$35,350	290
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$35,290	240
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$35,250	140
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$35,210	5,650
Bellingham, WA	$35,170	150
Urban Honolulu, HI	$35,150	2,370
Yakima, WA	$35,140	110
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$35,090	280
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$35,080	5,000
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$34,970	650
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$34,940	200
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$34,910	340
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$34,900	160
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$34,840	530
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$34,690	650
Maryland	$34,640	9,030
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$34,640	590
Bend, OR	$34,600	510
Vermont	$34,440	660

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Amusement and Recreation Attendants?

The national median annual salary for Amusement and Recreation Attendants is $30,490, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Amusement and Recreation Attendantss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Amusement and Recreation Attendantss is Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median salary of $45,980.

How much can an experienced Amusement and Recreation Attendants make?

Top-earning Amusement and Recreation Attendantss (90th percentile) make $39,940 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.