Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $34,340 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.51
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $37,970
Employed locally 320
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,290
    50th (median)
    $34,340
    75th
    $35,040
    90th
    $37,970

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 43% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 57% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,050
    Salinas, CA $37,690
    Vallejo, CA $36,660
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $36,430
    Napa, CA $36,250

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers$35,500
    Childcare Workers$39,610
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$33,420
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,060
    Animal Caretakers$36,400
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Modesto, CA is $16.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Modesto, CA is 12.6% above 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,290.