Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $31,740 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.26
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $42,790
Employed locally 820
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $31,740
    75th
    $35,840
    90th
    $42,790

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 37% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 63% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,810
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $35,510
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $33,950
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $33,360
    Kingston, NY $32,920
    Syracuse, NY $31,710

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $35,230
    Animal Caretakers $35,460
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,540
    Recreation Workers $34,440
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,590
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Albany, NY is $15.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Albany, NY is 4.1% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.