Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $21,750 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $10.46
10th percentile $16,610
90th percentile $32,660
Employed locally 100
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,610
    25th
    $19,230
    50th (median)
    $21,750
    75th
    $28,130
    90th
    $32,660

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 35% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 65% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $33,360
    Sheboygan, WI $29,120
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $28,550
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $27,830
    Michigan $27,560
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $27,180

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $25,860
    Animal Caretakers $31,320
    Recreation Workers $35,860
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $34,540
    Residential Advisors $35,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Athens, GA is $10.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Athens, GA is 28.7% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $16,610 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,230.