Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $34,970 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.81
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $36,680
Employed locally 650
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,610
    50th (median)
    $34,970
    75th
    $36,230
    90th
    $36,680

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 36% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 64% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $54,480
    Recreation Workers $37,130
    Childcare Workers $36,060
    Animal Caretakers $36,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $49,650
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Santa Maria, CA is $16.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Santa Maria, CA is 14.7% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,610.