Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,300 or more. The middle half of amusement and recreation attendants in Philadelphia earn between $26,610 and $34,320.
- $21K10th
- $27K25th
- $32KMedian
- $34K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,810 | $2,568 | $14.81 |
| Median | $32,220 | $2,685 | $15.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,610 | $2,218 | $12.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $34,320 | $2,860 | $16.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Amusement and recreation attendants in Philadelphia earn 9% more than the Pennsylvania average ($28,220) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($32,640). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $32,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $30,810 | $32,220 | $20,800 | $37,300 | 8,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,220 | $28,090 | $19,200 | $36,670 | 17,470 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $30,810, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $25,990 a year, or $2,166 a month and $1,000 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $26,484 | $2,207 |
| Working in PA | $25,990 | $2,166 |
| Working in DE | $25,793 | $2,149 |
| Working in MD | $25,684 | $2,140 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for amusement and recreation attendants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $30,810 buys what about $30,043 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 12.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$30,810
- Harrisburg$29,910
- Allentown$29,580
- Gettysburg$29,550
- Lancaster$29,050
- Chambersburg$28,680
- Altoona$27,770
- Pittsburgh$27,400
- Erie$26,200
- Reading$25,900
All Amusement and Recreation Attendants salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do amusement and recreation attendants make an hour in Philadelphia?
$14.81 an hour on average, and $15.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level amusement and recreation attendants salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the amusement and recreation attendants take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $25,990 a year ($2,166 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $30,810. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do amusement and recreation attendants earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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