Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $29,950 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.40
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $39,780
Employed locally 730
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $29,950
    75th
    $35,070
    90th
    $39,780

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 44% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 56% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $31,520
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $31,320
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $30,860
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $29,940
    Yuma, AZ $29,850
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $28,640

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $34,980
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,120
    Animal Caretakers $34,490
    Childcare Workers $31,820
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $44,240
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $29,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Tucson, AZ is $14.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Tucson, AZ is 1.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,850.