The salary statistics of amusement and recreation attendants in the industry sector of retail trade are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare amusement and recreation attendant salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,450 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,690 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,270 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $26,700 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $31,330 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for amusement and recreation attendants in the industry sector of retail trade. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) amusement and recreation attendants is $31,330. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,270. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid amusement and recreation attendants is $17,450.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of amusement and recreation attendants in the industry sector of retail trade from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $23,270 | 9.97% | 20.71% |
| 2017 | $20,950 | 7.92% | - |
| 2016 | $19,290 | 3.32% | - |
| 2015 | $18,650 | 2.14% | - |
| 2014 | $18,250 | -6.52% | - |
| 2013 | $19,440 | 5.09% | - |
| 2012 | $18,450 | - | - |
The average salaries of amusement and recreation attendants in four industries in the retail trade sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for amusement and recreation attendant occupations is the specialty food stores industry with an annual salary $19,240. The lowest paying industry is the vending machine operators industry (annual salary $17,880). For detailed amusement and recreation attendant salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | |
| Nonstore Retailers | |
| Vending Machine Operators | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].