Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $26,180 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.59
10th percentile $20,800
90th percentile $46,450
Employed locally 1,290
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,800
    25th
    $21,640
    50th (median)
    $26,180
    75th
    $35,320
    90th
    $46,450

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 34% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 66% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $33,860
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $33,260
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $32,640
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $32,420
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $32,060
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,200

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,660
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $38,230
    Recreation Workers $34,100
    Animal Caretakers $30,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $45,750
    Childcare Workers $29,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Milwaukee, WI is $12.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Milwaukee, WI is 14.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,640.