Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $34,640 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.65
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $42,200
Employed locally 590
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,720
    50th (median)
    $34,640
    75th
    $36,760
    90th
    $42,200

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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
    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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$55,880
    Recreation Workers$35,140
    Animal Caretakers$37,150
    Childcare Workers$36,870
    Tour and Travel Guides$50,660
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Amusement and Recreation Attendants make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in San Luis Obispo, CA is $16.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.30 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Amusement and Recreation Attendants salaries?

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 13.6% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,720.