Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary by State
The national median pay for amusement and recreation attendants is $32,150 a year. By state, it ranges from $22,040 in Oklahoma to $45,680 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $22,350
- 25th percentile
- $27,660
- Median
- $32,150
- 75th percentile
- $36,590
- Top 10%
- $42,490
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 397,830 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $45,680 | +42% | $32,720 | $54,500 | 340 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $39,920 | +24% | $29,430 | $55,310 | 3,950 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $37,960 | +18% | $36,400 | $43,220 | 200 |
| 4 | Washington | $37,790 | +18% | $34,790 | $47,980 | 7,000 |
| 5 | California | $37,000 | +15% | $34,440 | $45,050 | 56,920 |
| 6 | Maryland | $36,710 | +14% | $31,200 | $44,860 | 9,200 |
| 7 | New York | $36,300 | +13% | $32,240 | $48,390 | 14,620 |
| 8 | Colorado | $35,770 | +11% | $30,880 | $46,950 | 10,820 |
| 9 | Oregon | $35,400 | +10% | $31,210 | $42,020 | 3,150 |
| 10 | Maine | $35,330 | +10% | $30,800 | $44,240 | 1,230 |
| 11 | Vermont | $35,290 | +10% | $30,670 | $44,680 | 800 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $34,860 | +8% | $34,010 | $45,030 | 2,440 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $34,500 | +7% | $32,220 | $40,110 | 14,060 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $34,440 | +7% | $31,200 | $38,840 | 5,460 |
| 15 | Arizona | $33,570 | +4% | $30,790 | $45,010 | 6,930 |
| 16 | Illinois | $32,770 | +2% | $31,200 | $38,520 | 11,660 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $31,220 | −3% | $31,200 | $43,880 | 760 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $31,210 | −3% | $22,580 | $42,870 | 1,220 |
| 19 | Delaware | $31,200 | −3% | $31,200 | $35,900 | 1,360 |
| 20 | Virginia | $30,910 | −4% | $25,900 | $44,830 | 9,390 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $30,830 | −4% | $23,920 | $44,240 | 7,880 |
| 22 | Florida | $30,670 | −5% | $27,390 | $38,540 | 45,540 |
| 23 | Idaho | $30,530 | −5% | $21,900 | $39,000 | 2,010 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $30,180 | −6% | $20,630 | $47,050 | 5,450 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $30,110 | −6% | $28,080 | $38,970 | 2,620 |
| 26 | Nevada | $29,940 | −7% | $24,960 | $41,440 | 7,680 |
| 27 | Missouri | $29,790 | −7% | $28,600 | $37,470 | 8,080 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $29,730 | −8% | $26,730 | $35,440 | 1,850 |
| 29 | Montana | $29,710 | −8% | $23,300 | $39,340 | 1,890 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $29,160 | −9% | $26,450 | $38,670 | 1,700 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $28,690 | −11% | $21,060 | $37,310 | 4,820 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $28,660 | −11% | $21,130 | $46,380 | 760 |
| 33 | Michigan | $28,580 | −11% | $25,960 | $37,500 | 11,720 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $28,090 | −13% | $19,200 | $36,670 | 17,470 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $28,070 | −13% | $23,950 | $36,030 | 1,430 |
| 36 | Utah | $28,000 | −13% | $19,830 | $44,230 | 6,960 |
| 37 | Indiana | $27,680 | −14% | $20,490 | $36,410 | 6,740 |
| 38 | Iowa | $27,430 | −15% | $21,340 | $34,750 | 5,050 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $27,210 | −15% | $18,150 | $40,950 | 3,190 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $27,040 | −16% | $17,890 | $39,260 | 8,740 |
| 41 | Ohio | $26,980 | −16% | $22,500 | $35,330 | 11,780 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $26,850 | −16% | $23,470 | $30,510 | 2,250 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $26,680 | −17% | $18,130 | $37,380 | 14,120 |
| 44 | Texas | $26,570 | −17% | $20,140 | $36,500 | 28,360 |
| 45 | Kansas | $26,410 | −18% | $20,930 | $40,560 | 4,240 |
| 46 | Georgia | $26,120 | −19% | $17,600 | $36,240 | 8,770 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $25,230 | −22% | $20,910 | $37,830 | 800 |
| 48 | Alabama | $23,210 | −28% | $17,270 | $34,080 | 6,740 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $23,160 | −28% | $17,590 | $28,640 | 2,400 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $22,680 | −29% | $18,450 | $30,380 | 2,850 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $22,040 | −31% | $17,670 | $32,560 | 2,430 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary questions
Which state pays amusement and recreation attendants the most?
Alaska, with a median of $45,680 a year (+42% vs. the national median of $32,150). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays amusement and recreation attendants the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $22,040 a year (−31% vs. national).
Where do most amusement and recreation attendants work?
California has the most jobs, about 56,920, with a median of $37,000.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.