Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $31,320 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.06
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $45,180
Employed locally 4,700
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $30,630
    50th (median)
    $31,320
    75th
    $36,260
    90th
    $45,180

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $31,520
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $30,860
    Tucson, AZ $29,950
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $29,940
    Yuma, AZ $29,850
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $28,640

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $35,390
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,220
    Childcare Workers $36,220
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,010
    Animal Caretakers $35,410
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $31,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Phoenix, AZ is $15.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Phoenix, AZ is 2.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,630.