Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $35,820 or more. The middle half of amusement and recreation attendants in Muskegon earn between $26,750 and $35,820.
- $26K10th
- $27K25th
- $29KMedian
- $36K75th
- $36K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $31,050 | $2,588 | $14.93 |
| Median | $29,320 | $2,443 | $14.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,750 | $2,229 | $12.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,820 | $2,985 | $17.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Amusement and recreation attendants in Muskegon earn about the same as the Michigan average ($30,720) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($32,640). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $32,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $31,050 | $29,320 | $25,960 | $35,820 | 220 |
| Michigan | $30,720 | $28,580 | $25,960 | $37,500 | 11,720 |
| United States | $32,640 | $32,150 | $22,350 | $42,490 | 397,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary after taxes in Muskegon
On the average salary of $31,050, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $25,803 a year, or $2,150 a month and $992 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for amusement and recreation attendants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $31,050 buys what about $33,561 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 5th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($33,290).
- Ann Arbor$33,290
- Monroe$32,180
- Detroit$31,310
- Traverse City$31,200
- Muskegon$31,050
- Kalamazoo$30,930
- Jackson$30,560
- Niles$30,250
- Battle Creek$29,640
- Bay City$29,500
All Amusement and Recreation Attendants salaries in Michigan
Highest-paying cities for amusement and recreation attendants
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,330).
- Kahului, HI$47,330
- Anchorage, AK$44,100
- San Jose, CA$43,530
- Seattle, WA$42,300
- Fairbanks, AK$41,820
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Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Muskegon: questions
How much do amusement and recreation attendants make an hour in Muskegon?
$14.93 an hour on average, and $14.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level amusement and recreation attendants salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the amusement and recreation attendants take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $25,803 a year ($2,150 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $31,050. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do amusement and recreation attendants earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($32,640).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-3091; area Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.39, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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