Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for amusement and recreation attendants is $17.45 an hour ($36,300 a year). About 14,620 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($32,150). New York ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for amusement and recreation attendants in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.50 | $32,240 |
| 25% of workers | $16.22 | $33,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.45 | $36,300 |
| 75% of workers | $18.60 | $38,680 |
| 90% of workers | $23.26 | $48,390 |
Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $35,910 | 18,420 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $35,120 | 770 |
| Kingston | $33,970 | 120 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $33,730 | 1,220 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $33,610 | 810 |
| Syracuse | $33,290 | 620 |
| Glens Falls | $33,080 | 190 |
| Utica-Rome | $32,970 | 240 |
| Rochester | $32,250 | 1,000 |
| Binghamton | $32,240 | 120 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for amusement and recreation attendants
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 100,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $44,630 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,740 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $46,270 |
| Parking Attendants | $35,920 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $55,810 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $37,110 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $48,610 |
| Passenger Attendants | $41,590 |
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