Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $23,200 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $11.15
10th percentile $18,470
90th percentile $30,920
Employed locally 340
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,470
    25th
    $21,370
    50th (median)
    $23,200
    75th
    $27,150
    90th
    $30,920

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 39% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 61% 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
    Anchorage, AK $40,610
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,050
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $34,360
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $31,470
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $31,200
    Grand Junction, CO $30,140

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $27,780
    Childcare Workers $28,020
    Recreation Workers $30,300
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,920
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $42,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Hickory, NC is $11.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Hickory, NC is 23.9% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $18,470 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,370.