Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $27,000 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.98
10th percentile $18,930
90th percentile $37,100
Employed locally 860
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,930
    25th
    $21,640
    50th (median)
    $27,000
    75th
    $31,120
    90th
    $37,100

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 32% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 68% 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
    Napa, CA $36,250
    Lexington Park, MD $35,530
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $34,640
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $32,060
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,200
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $29,900

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,280
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,080
    Recreation Workers $34,220
    Childcare Workers $28,130
    Animal Caretakers $30,900
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $27,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Lancaster, PA is $12.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Lancaster, PA 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $18,930 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,640.