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Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Amusement and Recreation Attendants make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$37,000
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.0% vs 2024
$38,580
Mean Salary
$37,000
Median Salary
$17.79
Hourly Rate
56,920 people work as Amusement and Recreation Attendants in California
Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Amusement and Recreation Attendants in California earn a median salary of $37,000 per year ($3,083/month).
This is 20.7% above the national average of $30,664.
California ranks #5 out of 51 states for Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay.
Approximately 56,920 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.25
Service Orientation
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.0
Monitoring
2.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.14
English Language
3.51
Public Safety and Security
3.24
Administration and Management
2.98
Sales and Marketing
2.68
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(64.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Amusement and Recreation Attendants in California
Salaries for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in California range from $34,440 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $45,050 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,380 and $38,850.
Median $37,000
P10: $34,440P25: $35,380P75: $38,850P90: $45,050
10th
$34,440
25th
$35,380
Median
$37,000
75th
$38,850
90th
$45,050
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,440
$16.56
$2,870
25th Percentile
$35,380
$17.01
$2,948
Median (50th)
$37,000
$17.79
$3,083
75th Percentile
$38,850
$18.68
$3,237
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$45,050
$21.66
$3,754
Note: The mean (average) salary of $38,580 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#5
California ranks #5 of 51 states
$30,664
National avg. for Amusement and Recreation Attendants
How much do Amusement and Recreation Attendants make in California?
The median annual salary for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in California is $37,000 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $38,580.
What is the salary range for a Amusement and Recreation Attendants in California?
Salaries for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in California range from $34,440 at the 10th percentile to $45,050 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,380 and $38,850.
What is the starting salary for a Amusement and Recreation Attendants in California?
Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants positions in California typically start around $34,440 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,380 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Amusement and Recreation Attendants in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 56,920 people are employed as Amusement and Recreation Attendants in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Amusement and Recreation Attendants in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Amusement and Recreation Attendants in California is approximately $17.79 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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