Careers · Amusement and Recreation Attendants · District of Columbia
Amusement and Recreation Attendants in District of Columbia
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 District of Columbia the median pay is $37,960 a year, 18% above the national median of $32,150.
$37,960median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$37,390–$38,010middle half earn
200employed in District of Columbia
$32,150U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against amusement and recreation attendants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against amusement and recreation attendants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold no formal education requirement.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingService OrientationActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringCoordinationCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementSales and MarketingComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Amusement and Recreation Attendants.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay in other states
Alaska · $45,680Hawaii · $39,920Washington · $37,790California · $37,000Maryland · $36,710New York · $36,300Colorado · $35,770Oregon · $35,400Maine · $35,330Vermont · $35,290
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against amusement and recreation attendants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against amusement and recreation attendants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 39-3091.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.