Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $22,690 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $10.91
10th percentile $17,340
90th percentile $36,560
Employed locally 530
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,340
    25th
    $20,660
    50th (median)
    $22,690
    75th
    $28,140
    90th
    $36,560

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 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
    Napa, CA $36,250
    Lexington Park, MD $35,530
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $34,640
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $32,060
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,200
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $29,900

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,600
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,550
    Recreation Workers $30,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,930
    Animal Caretakers $29,410
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Scranton, PA is $10.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Scranton, PA is 25.6% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $17,340 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,660.