Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $27,090 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.03
10th percentile $20,380
90th percentile $35,330
Employed locally 60
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,380
    25th
    $21,010
    50th (median)
    $27,090
    75th
    $34,070
    90th
    $35,330

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 38% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 62% 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 Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $34,320
    Animal Caretakers $27,920
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,370
    Childcare Workers $27,490
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,770
    Residential Advisors $36,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Michigan City, IN is $13.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Michigan City, IN is 11.2% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $20,380 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,010.