Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $34,430 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.55
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $37,590
Employed locally 210
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $33,860
    50th (median)
    $34,430
    75th
    $36,550
    90th
    $37,590

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 37% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 63% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,980
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,360
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,760
    Hawaii $37,350
    Washington $36,700
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $36,500

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,620
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $50,670
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $45,770
    Childcare Workers $36,760
    Animal Caretakers $36,340
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $34,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Olympia, WA is $16.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Olympia, WA is 12.9% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,860.