Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $40,610 +33.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.52
10th percentile $25,670
90th percentile $51,480
Employed locally 140
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,670
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $40,610
    75th
    $44,260
    90th
    $51,480

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 42% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 58% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,050

    Nearby metros — Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,050
    Fairbanks-College, AK $36,320
    Yakima, WA $35,140
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $34,050
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $33,540
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $29,940

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$34,980
    Tour and Travel Guides$44,790
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47,020
    Animal Caretakers$35,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48,250
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$32,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Anchorage, AK is $19.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Anchorage, AK is 33.2% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $25,670 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.