Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $24,580 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $11.82
10th percentile $17,150
90th percentile $36,090
Employed locally 470
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,150
    25th
    $20,910
    50th (median)
    $24,580
    75th
    $29,010
    90th
    $36,090

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 47% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 53% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $29,190
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $28,790
    Sherman-Denison, TX $28,680
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $28,260
    Laredo, TX $28,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,420

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $21,350
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $23,550
    Recreation Workers $29,650
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $21,960
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,480
    Animal Caretakers $26,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in McAllen, TX is $11.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in McAllen, TX is 19.4% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $17,150 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,910.