Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,170 or more. The middle half of amusement and recreation attendants in Lexington earn between $23,440 and $32,720.
- $18K10th
- $23K25th
- $27KMedian
- $33K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $28,360 | $2,363 | $13.63 |
| Median | $26,940 | $2,245 | $12.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,440 | $1,953 | $11.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $32,720 | $2,727 | $15.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Amusement and recreation attendants in Lexington earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($28,960) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($32,640). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $32,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $28,360 | $26,940 | $17,750 | $38,170 | 560 |
| Kentucky | $28,960 | $27,210 | $18,150 | $40,950 | 3,190 |
| 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $28,360, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $23,310 a year, or $1,942 a month and $897 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for amusement and recreation attendants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $28,360 buys what about $30,531 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 11.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 2nd of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($31,180).
- Louisville$31,180
- Lexington$28,360
- Owensboro$25,700
- Bowling Green$25,190
All Amusement and Recreation Attendants salaries in Kentucky
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 Lexington: questions
How much do amusement and recreation attendants make an hour in Lexington?
$13.63 an hour on average, and $12.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level amusement and recreation attendants salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the amusement and recreation attendants take-home pay in Lexington?
About $23,310 a year ($1,942 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $28,360. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do amusement and recreation attendants earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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