Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $26,670 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.82
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $31,150
Employed locally 610
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $26,670
    50th (median)
    $26,670
    75th
    $28,380
    90th
    $31,150

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 43% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 57% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,050
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $36,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,370
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $35,360
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $35,290

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,980
    Animal Caretakers $28,290
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,280
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,240
    Recreation Workers $31,520
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $26,900

    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, MO is $12.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.02 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, MO is 12.5% 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 $25,580 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,670.