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.
Also called: Activities Attendant, Alley Worker, Amusement Attendant, Amusement Card Checker, Amusement Park Worker, Animal Ride Attendant
Median pay
$32,150
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$22,350 – $42,490
People employed
397,830
Holland code
CSR
Conventional · Social · Realistic
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Do you prefer a steady pace without constant deadlines?
- 2.Do you enjoy serving customers or the public?
- 3.Do you want to stay at 40 hours a week or less?
- 4.Are you happy talking and working with people most of the day?
- 5.Are you OK with hours that change?
- 6.Are you comfortable following clear instructions?
- 7.Are you OK working outdoors in all kinds of weather?
- 8.Do you want a job with little physical risk?
The hard parts
- Long hours on your feet
- Work outdoors in all weather
Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay by state
Highest-paying states
Annual median pay by state (50 states and DC with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
What amusement and recreation attendants do
- 01Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.
- 02Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
- 03Keep informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures.
- 04Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.
- 05Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons.
- 06Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities.
Skills that matter most
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Public Safety and Security
- Administration and Management
- Sales and Marketing
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs a high school diploma (O*NET Job Zone 2).
- Related work experience: none.
- On-the-job training: none or short demonstration.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
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Career changes
Change from amusement and recreation attendants
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops85% · +15%
- Counter and Rental Clerks83% · +28%
- Parking Attendants83% · +9%
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers80% · +99%
- Cashiers79% · +2%
Change into amusement and recreation attendants
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Parking Attendants80% · $35,150
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops77% · $37,080
- Waiters and Waitresses76% · $35,230
- Fast Food and Counter Workers73% · $31,200
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant73% · $35,360