Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $29,030 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.96
10th percentile $18,540
90th percentile $37,740
Employed locally 1,400
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,540
    25th
    $22,520
    50th (median)
    $29,030
    75th
    $31,130
    90th
    $37,740

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,050
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $33,260
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $31,740
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $30,860
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $29,250
    Wisconsin $28,390

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,590
    Recreation Workers $37,680
    Animal Caretakers $31,550
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,430
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,770
    Tour and Travel Guides $35,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Charleston, SC is $13.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Charleston, SC is 4.8% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $18,540 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,520.