Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $25,550 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $12.28
10th percentile $21,440
90th percentile $33,220
Employed locally 90
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,440
    25th
    $22,340
    50th (median)
    $25,550
    75th
    $30,690
    90th
    $33,220

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 36% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 64% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,210
    District of Columbia $36,140
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,910
    California $35,570
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,370
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,090

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $37,050
    Recreation Workers $29,710
    Childcare Workers $27,580
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,400
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $32,930
    Residential Advisors $44,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Ames, IA is $12.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Ames, IA is 16.2% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $21,440 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,340.