Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $32,150 · Median hourly: $15.46 · Employment: 397,830
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,350 | $10.75 |
| 25th | $27,660 | $13.30 |
| Median | $32,150 | $15.46 |
| 75th | $36,590 | $17.59 |
| 90th | $42,490 | $20.43 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 39-3091
- Total U.S. employment: 397,830
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $22,350, median pay is $32,150, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $42,490.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $22,350, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $42,490 — a 1.9x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $23,210 | $11.16 | -27.8% | 6,740 |
| Alaska | $45,680 | $21.96 | +42.1% | 340 |
| Arizona | $33,570 | $16.14 | +4.4% | 6,930 |
| Arkansas | $26,850 | $12.91 | -16.5% | 2,250 |
| California | $37,000 | $17.79 | +15.1% | 56,920 |
| Colorado | $35,770 | $17.20 | +11.3% | 10,820 |
| Connecticut | $34,860 | $16.76 | +8.4% | 2,440 |
| Delaware | $31,200 | $15.00 | -3.0% | 1,360 |
| District of Columbia | $37,960 | $18.25 | +18.1% | 200 |
| Florida | $30,670 | $14.74 | -4.6% | 45,540 |
| Georgia | $26,120 | $12.56 | -18.8% | 8,770 |
| Hawaii | $39,920 | $19.19 | +24.2% | 3,950 |
| Idaho | $30,530 | $14.68 | -5.0% | 2,010 |
| Illinois | $32,770 | $15.75 | +1.9% | 11,660 |
| Indiana | $27,680 | $13.31 | -13.9% | 6,740 |
| Iowa | $27,430 | $13.19 | -14.7% | 5,050 |
| Kansas | $26,410 | $12.70 | -17.9% | 4,240 |
| Kentucky | $27,210 | $13.08 | -15.4% | 3,190 |
| Louisiana | $22,680 | $10.90 | -29.5% | 2,850 |
| Maine | $35,330 | $16.99 | +9.9% | 1,230 |
| Maryland | $36,710 | $17.65 | +14.2% | 9,200 |
| Massachusetts | $34,440 | $16.56 | +7.1% | 5,460 |
| Michigan | $28,580 | $13.74 | -11.1% | 11,720 |
| Minnesota | $30,830 | $14.82 | -4.1% | 7,880 |
| Mississippi | $23,160 | $11.14 | -28.0% | 2,400 |
| Missouri | $29,790 | $14.32 | -7.3% | 8,080 |
| Montana | $29,710 | $14.28 | -7.6% | 1,890 |
| Nebraska | $30,110 | $14.48 | -6.3% | 2,620 |
| Nevada | $29,940 | $14.39 | -6.9% | 7,680 |
| New Hampshire | $31,210 | $15.01 | -2.9% | 1,220 |
| New Jersey | $34,500 | $16.59 | +7.3% | 14,060 |
| New Mexico | $29,160 | $14.02 | -9.3% | 1,700 |
| New York | $36,300 | $17.45 | +12.9% | 14,620 |
| North Carolina | $26,680 | $12.83 | -17.0% | 14,120 |
| North Dakota | $28,070 | $13.49 | -12.7% | 1,430 |
| Ohio | $26,980 | $12.97 | -16.1% | 11,780 |
| Oklahoma | $22,040 | $10.60 | -31.4% | 2,430 |
| Oregon | $35,400 | $17.02 | +10.1% | 3,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,090 | $13.51 | -12.6% | 17,470 |
| Rhode Island | $31,220 | $15.01 | -2.9% | 760 |
| South Carolina | $27,040 | $13.00 | -15.9% | 8,740 |
| South Dakota | $29,730 | $14.29 | -7.5% | 1,850 |
| Tennessee | $28,690 | $13.79 | -10.8% | 4,820 |
| Texas | $26,570 | $12.78 | -17.4% | 28,360 |
| Utah | $28,000 | $13.46 | -12.9% | 6,960 |
| Vermont | $35,290 | $16.97 | +9.8% | 800 |
| Virginia | $30,910 | $14.86 | -3.9% | 9,390 |
| Washington | $37,790 | $18.17 | +17.5% | 7,000 |
| West Virginia | $25,230 | $12.13 | -21.5% | 800 |
| Wisconsin | $30,180 | $14.51 | -6.1% | 5,450 |
| Wyoming | $28,660 | $13.78 | -10.9% | 760 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for amusement and recreation attendants?
The median annual wage for amusement and recreation attendants is $32,150 ($15.46 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays amusement and recreation attendants the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many amusement and recreation attendants are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 397,830 amusement and recreation attendants employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do amusement and recreation attendants make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $15.46. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.