Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $34,690 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.68
10th percentile $34,640
90th percentile $40,560
Employed locally 650
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,640
    25th
    $34,690
    50th (median)
    $34,690
    75th
    $35,910
    90th
    $40,560

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 32% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 68% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $36,170
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $52,510
    Recreation Workers $37,020
    Animal Caretakers $37,650
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $39,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $53,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Santa Cruz, CA is $16.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 13.8% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $34,640 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,690.