Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $26,190 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.59
10th percentile $17,680
90th percentile $34,390
Employed locally 250
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,680
    25th
    $21,230
    50th (median)
    $26,190
    75th
    $30,020
    90th
    $34,390

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,210
    District of Columbia $36,140
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,910
    California $35,570
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,370
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,090

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$27,910
    Animal Caretakers$32,050
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,980
    Recreation Workers$30,320
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$36,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Iowa City, IA is $12.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Iowa City, IA is 14.1% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $17,680 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,230.