Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $26,650 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.81
10th percentile $19,030
90th percentile $34,100
Employed locally 2,410
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,030
    25th
    $22,180
    50th (median)
    $26,650
    75th
    $29,220
    90th
    $34,100

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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
    Salinas, CA $37,690
    Washington $36,700
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,910
    Vineland, NJ $35,610
    Lexington Park, MD $35,530
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,370

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$29,620
    Animal Caretakers$29,090
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,940
    Recreation Workers$29,490
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$36,340
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Indianapolis, IN is $12.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Indianapolis, IN is 12.6% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $19,030 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,180.