Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $33,660 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.18
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $37,770
Employed locally 50
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $33,660
    75th
    $34,100
    90th
    $37,770

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 60% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 40% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,050
    Salinas, CA $37,690
    Vallejo, CA $36,660
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $36,430
    Napa, CA $36,250

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $35,970
    Recreation Workers $33,640
    Animal Caretakers $35,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $58,840
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in El Centro, CA is $16.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in El Centro, CA is 10.4% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.