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Amusement and Recreation Attendants in California

Amusement and Recreation Attendants perform various tasks at recreational facilities, amusement parks, and sports venues. They operate rides and concessions, schedule facility use, maintain equipment, and assist participants In California the median pay is $37,000 a year, 15% above the national median of $32,150.

$37,000median pay in California, per year
$35,380–$38,850middle half earn
56,920employed in California
$32,150U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold no formal education requirement.

Skills that matter most

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Knowledge areas

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O*NET-SOC 39-3091.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.