How much does an amusement park worker make?
a year · about $15 an hour
A typical amusement park worker in the United States makes $32,150 a year, about $15 an hour, below a typical US worker ($50,980) (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
At a ride or game, you might check tickets, help guests get in safely, and remind them of the rules. You may also stock prizes or supplies, tidy the area, and help set up or close the attraction.
Did you know? In 2025, nearly 9 in 10 U.S. amusement and recreation attendants had to bend or kneel as part of their work.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $22,350 and $42,490How do you become one?
Many U.S. entry-level jobs require no experience or special license, and some require no formal schooling; employers provide on-the-job training. Apply directly and check the employer’s minimum-age rule.
School needed: High school plus some training
Good for people who like keeping things organized and helping and teaching
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, pay can differ with experience, location, and the kind of employer or assignment, such as a park, carnival, or recreation center. Seasonal hours, evening or weekend shifts, and weather cancellations can also change total earnings.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in Hawaii ($39,920), lowest in Oklahoma ($22,040).
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Top 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
Jobs like this
In Japan, a amusement attendant averages $26,003. Amusement park worker salary in Japan
Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $22,350 | $32,150 | $42,490 | about 398,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $39,920 | about 4,000 |
| Washington | $37,790 | about 7,000 |
| California | $37,000 | about 57,000 |
| Maryland | $36,710 | about 9,000 |
| New York | $36,300 | about 15,000 |
Official definition: Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. May schedule use of recreation facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits, or operate amusement concessions and rides.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-3091.00
- seasonaljobs.dol.gov/jobs/H-400-26001-524990
- seasonaljobs.dol.gov/jobs/H-400-26004-532611
- seasonaljobs.dol.gov/jobs/H-400-24073-794069
- www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2026/78-percent-of-amusement-and-recreation-attendants-were
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY