Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $29,120 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.00
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $34,890
Employed locally 210
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $29,120
    75th
    $30,170
    90th
    $34,890

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 39% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 61% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $35,430
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $35,250
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $34,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $34,360
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $32,640

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $31,970
    Recreation Workers $30,070
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $34,480
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,570
    Animal Caretakers $30,060
    Residential Advisors $33,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Springfield, IL is $14.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Springfield, IL is 4.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.