Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $24,220 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.64
10th percentile $21,830
90th percentile $33,970
Employed locally 470
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,830
    25th
    $22,350
    50th (median)
    $24,220
    75th
    $29,330
    90th
    $33,970

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 34% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 66% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Amusement and Recreation Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,980
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $42,550
    Alaska $40,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,810
    Anchorage, AK $40,610
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,360

    Nearby metros — Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sandusky, OH $31,100
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $28,080
    Lima, OH $27,980
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $27,800
    Ohio $26,440
    Cleveland, OH $26,210

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,040
    Recreation Workers $31,030
    Childcare Workers $28,450
    Animal Caretakers $29,390
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $46,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Amusement and Recreation Attendants make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Akron, OH is $11.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.32 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Amusement and Recreation Attendants salaries?

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Akron, OH is 20.6% below the national median of $30,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Akron?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $21,830 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,350.