Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $27,000 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.98
10th percentile $19,280
90th percentile $36,500
Employed locally 5,250
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,280
    25th
    $22,030
    50th (median)
    $27,000
    75th
    $29,600
    90th
    $36,500

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 34% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 66% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $29,190
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $28,790
    Sherman-Denison, TX $28,680
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $28,260
    Laredo, TX $28,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,420

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,490
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,930
    Animal Caretakers $29,220
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,530
    Recreation Workers $30,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $42,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Houston, TX is $12.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Houston, TX is 11.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $19,280 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,030.