Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,870 or more. The middle half of amusement and recreation attendants in Boston earn between $33,510 and $36,810.
- $31K10th
- $34K25th
- $35KMedian
- $37K75th
- $40K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,720 | $2,977 | $17.17 |
| Median | $34,660 | $2,888 | $16.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,510 | $2,792 | $16.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,810 | $3,068 | $17.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Amusement and recreation attendants in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($35,690) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($32,640). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $32,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $35,720 | $34,660 | $31,200 | $39,870 | 3,680 |
| Massachusetts | $35,690 | $34,440 | $31,200 | $38,840 | 5,460 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $35,720, a single filer in Boston takes home about $29,415 a year, or $2,451 a month and $1,131 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $30,881 | $2,573 |
| Working in MA | $29,415 | $2,451 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for amusement and recreation attendants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $35,720 buys what about $32,993 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 20.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 4th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Pittsfield pays the most ($36,320).
- Pittsfield$36,320
- Barnstable$36,260
- Amherst$35,900
- Boston$35,720
- Worcester$35,100
- Springfield$33,110
All Amusement and Recreation Attendants salaries in Massachusetts
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 Boston: questions
How much do amusement and recreation attendants make an hour in Boston?
$17.17 an hour on average, and $16.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level amusement and recreation attendants salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the amusement and recreation attendants take-home pay in Boston?
About $29,415 a year ($2,451 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,720. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do amusement and recreation attendants earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
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