Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for amusement and recreation attendantss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $32,640 ≈ $16/hr
National median salary $32,150
Total employment 397,830 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.4%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 102,400 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 392,300 → 405,500 (+13,200)
Typical entry education No formal educational credential
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$43,910
- Hawaii$42,230
- Washington$40,370
- District of Columbia$39,510
- California$38,580
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$24,050
- Louisiana$24,390
- Oklahoma$24,960
- Alabama$25,140
- Georgia$26,290
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $43,910 | $45,680 | $21 | +34.5% | 340 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $42,230 | $39,920 | $20 | +29.4% | 3,950 |
| 3 | Washington | $40,370 | $37,790 | $19 | +23.7% | 7,000 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $39,510 | $37,960 | $19 | +21% | 200 |
| 5 | California | $38,580 | $37,000 | $19 | +18.2% | 56,920 |
| 6 | New York | $38,580 | $36,300 | $19 | +18.2% | 14,620 |
| 7 | Colorado | $37,750 | $35,770 | $18 | +15.7% | 10,820 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $37,370 | $34,860 | $18 | +14.5% | 2,440 |
| 9 | Maryland | $37,230 | $36,710 | $18 | +14.1% | 9,200 |
| 10 | Maine | $37,000 | $35,330 | $18 | +13.4% | 1,230 |
| 11 | Oregon | $36,220 | $35,400 | $17 | +11% | 3,150 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $35,690 | $34,440 | $17 | +9.3% | 5,460 |
| 13 | Vermont | $35,600 | $35,290 | $17 | +9.1% | 800 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $35,500 | $34,500 | $17 | +8.8% | 14,060 |
| 15 | Arizona | $35,150 | $33,570 | $17 | +7.7% | 6,930 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $34,820 | $31,220 | $17 | +6.7% | 760 |
| 17 | Illinois | $34,590 | $32,770 | $17 | +6% | 11,660 |
| 18 | Virginia | $34,010 | $30,910 | $16 | +4.2% | 9,390 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $32,870 | $30,830 | $16 | +0.7% | 7,880 |
| 20 | Delaware | $32,690 | $31,200 | $16 | +0.2% | 1,360 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $32,680 | $28,660 | $16 | +0.1% | 760 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $32,630 | $31,210 | $16 | +0% | 1,220 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $32,440 | $30,180 | $16 | -0.6% | 5,450 |
| 24 | Missouri | $32,430 | $29,790 | $16 | -0.6% | 8,080 |
| 25 | Florida | $32,300 | $30,670 | $16 | -1% | 45,540 |
| 26 | Nevada | $31,970 | $29,940 | $15 | -2.1% | 7,680 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $31,720 | $30,110 | $15 | -2.8% | 2,620 |
| 28 | Montana | $31,570 | $29,710 | $15 | -3.3% | 1,890 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $30,990 | $29,160 | $15 | -5.1% | 1,700 |
| 30 | Michigan | $30,720 | $28,580 | $15 | -5.9% | 11,720 |
| 31 | Idaho | $30,510 | $30,530 | $15 | -6.5% | 2,010 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $30,510 | $29,730 | $15 | -6.5% | 1,850 |
| 33 | Utah | $29,800 | $28,000 | $14 | -8.7% | 6,960 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $29,280 | $28,070 | $14 | -10.3% | 1,430 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $29,250 | $28,690 | $14 | -10.4% | 4,820 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $28,960 | $27,210 | $14 | -11.3% | 3,190 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $28,220 | $28,090 | $14 | -13.5% | 17,470 |
| 38 | Ohio | $28,110 | $26,980 | $14 | -13.9% | 11,780 |
| 39 | Kansas | $28,010 | $26,410 | $13 | -14.2% | 4,240 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $27,940 | $27,040 | $13 | -14.4% | 8,740 |
| 41 | Texas | $27,650 | $26,570 | $13 | -15.3% | 28,360 |
| 42 | Indiana | $27,640 | $27,680 | $13 | -15.3% | 6,740 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $27,580 | $26,850 | $13 | -15.5% | 2,250 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $27,560 | $26,680 | $13 | -15.6% | 14,120 |
| 45 | Iowa | $27,330 | $27,430 | $13 | -16.3% | 5,050 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $27,190 | $25,230 | $13 | -16.7% | 800 |
| 47 | Georgia | $26,290 | $26,120 | $13 | -19.5% | 8,770 |
| 48 | Alabama | $25,140 | $23,210 | $12 | -23% | 6,740 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $24,960 | $22,040 | $12 | -23.5% | 2,430 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $24,390 | $22,680 | $12 | -25.3% | 2,850 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $24,050 | $23,160 | $12 | -26.3% | 2,400 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 498 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $49,020 | $47,330 | 710 |
| 2 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $46,350 | $44,370 | 120 |
| 3 | Anchorage, AK | $45,780 | $44,100 | 170 |
| 4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $42,850 | $43,530 | 2,860 |
| 5 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $41,560 | $41,700 | 1,300 |
| 6 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $41,390 | $41,820 | 40 |
| 7 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $40,390 | $36,800 | 340 |
| 8 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $40,140 | $41,620 | 5,800 |
| 9 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $39,920 | $43,180 | 970 |
| 10 | Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $39,730 | $41,690 | 680 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing amusement and recreation attendantss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services | $43,680 | $42,830 | — |
| 2 | Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | $40,390 | $47,470 | 110 |
| 3 | Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land | $40,000 | $39,940 | 30 |
| 4 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Privately Owned | $39,580 | $44,270 | 140 |
| 5 | Hospitals | $38,930 | $39,120 | 150 |
| 6 | Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $38,930 | $36,260 | 80 |
| 7 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $38,930 | $39,120 | 150 |
| 8 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $38,930 | $36,260 | 80 |
| 9 | Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation | $38,900 | $39,400 | 200 |
| 10 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $38,900 | $39,400 | 200 |
| 11 | Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water | $37,980 | $38,720 | 90 |
| 12 | Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | $37,610 | $39,360 | 230 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do amusement and recreation attendants make in the U.S.?
The median amusement and recreation attendants salary in the United States is $32,150 per year (mean $32,640), and about 80% earn between $22,350 and $42,490.
How much do amusement and recreation attendants make per hour?
Roughly $16 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $32,640 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays amusement and recreation attendants the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for amusement and recreation attendants at $43,910 per year (median $45,680).
What is the job outlook for amusement and recreation attendants?
Employment is projected to change +3.4% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 102,400 openings per year.