Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $27,890 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.41
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $37,890
Employed locally 1,730
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,020
    50th (median)
    $27,890
    75th
    $29,550
    90th
    $37,890

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 33% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 67% 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
    Vallejo, CA $36,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,910
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,370
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $34,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $34,360

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$29,190
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,600
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37,350
    Animal Caretakers$29,570
    Recreation Workers$31,970
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$34,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Richmond, VA is $13.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Richmond, VA is 8.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,020.