Amusement and Recreation Attendant Salary in New York, NY
Amusement and Recreation Attendants in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $35,910 a year — 12% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $29,692 take-home, or $2,474 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,129
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,226
- Medicare (1.45%)$521
- New York income tax$1,342
- Take-home pay$29,692
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $970 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $28,722 ($2,393 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Amusement and Recreation Attendant pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,580 | $15.66 | $27,196 | $2,266 |
| 25th percentile | $34,320 | $16.50 | $28,500 | $2,375 |
| Median (50th) | $35,910 | $17.26 | $29,692 | $2,474 |
| 75th percentile | $37,820 | $18.18 | $31,123 | $2,594 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $45,800 | $22.02 | $37,104 | $3,092 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $35,910 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median amusement and recreation attendant's $29,692 take-home pay has the buying power of $26,378 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Amusement and Recreation Attendant jobs are less concentrated in New York, NY than nationally (location quotient 0.76), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for amusement and recreation attendants, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #17 of 34 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $42,850 | $35,350 | $32,013 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $39,330 | $33,782 | $30,398 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $38,000 | $31,599 | $29,021 |
| 4 | San Francisco, CA | $40,140 | $33,316 | $28,817 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $36,240 | $30,413 | $28,750 |
| 6 | Sacramento, CA | $36,010 | $30,216 | $28,327 |
| 7 | St. Louis, MO | $31,200 | $26,720 | $28,100 |
| 8 | Los Angeles, CA | $37,630 | $31,432 | $27,677 |
| 17 | New York, NY | $35,910 | $29,692 | $26,378 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 34 metros →
About the job: amusement and recreation attendants
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.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.7% (about average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a amusement and recreation attendant make in New York, NY?
The median amusement and recreation attendant salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $35,910 a year, or about $17.26 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $34,320 and $37,820.
What is a amusement and recreation attendant’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $35,910 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $29,692 a year ($2,474 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,342 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a amusement and recreation attendant?
Pay here is 12% above the national median of $32,150. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $26,378 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #17 of 34 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a amusement and recreation attendant afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 96% of a median amusement and recreation attendant’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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