Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $23,280 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.19
10th percentile $18,380
90th percentile $29,780
Employed locally 60
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,380
    25th
    $21,370
    50th (median)
    $23,280
    75th
    $24,650
    90th
    $29,780

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 40% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 60% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,910
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $26,070
    Morgantown, WV $25,210
    Wheeling, WV-OH $23,710
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $23,090

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $28,720
    Childcare Workers $24,090
    Residential Advisors $29,020
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $38,740
    Tour and Travel Guides $23,190

    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, WV is $11.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.00 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, WV is 23.6% 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 $18,380 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,370.