Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $28,640 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.77
10th percentile $22,340
90th percentile $35,040
Employed locally 260
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,340
    25th
    $24,910
    50th (median)
    $28,640
    75th
    $30,480
    90th
    $35,040

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 41% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 59% 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
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $34,900
    Ann Arbor, MI $33,230
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $32,060
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,200
    Minnesota $31,080
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $30,460

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $36,720
    Recreation Workers $32,050
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,470
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,980
    Animal Caretakers $29,030
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $30,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Kalamazoo, MI is $13.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 6.1% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $22,340 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,910.