Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $24,990 -18% vs national
Median hourly $12.02
10th percentile $17,770
90th percentile $34,360
Employed locally 160
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,770
    25th
    $21,080
    50th (median)
    $24,990
    75th
    $27,420
    90th
    $34,360

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 42% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 58% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,720
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,670
    Animal Caretakers $28,100
    Recreation Workers $27,360
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $30,330
    Residential Advisors $41,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Lafayette, IN is $12.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Lafayette, IN is 18% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $17,770 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,080.