Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $43,790 or more. The middle half of amusement and recreation attendants in Portland earn between $34,790 and $38,600.
- $34K10th
- $35K25th
- $36KMedian
- $39K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,480 | $3,123 | $18.02 |
| Median | $35,970 | $2,998 | $17.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,790 | $2,899 | $16.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,600 | $3,217 | $18.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Amusement and recreation attendants in Portland earn 3% more than the Oregon average ($36,220) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($32,640). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $32,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $37,480 | $35,970 | $33,900 | $43,790 | 1,840 |
| Oregon | $36,220 | $35,400 | $31,210 | $42,020 | 3,150 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $37,480, a single filer in Portland takes home about $29,776 a year, or $2,481 a month and $1,145 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $32,295 | $2,691 |
| Working in OR | $29,776 | $2,481 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for amusement and recreation attendants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $37,480 buys what about $35,553 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 14.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 7 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Portland: questions
How much do amusement and recreation attendants make an hour in Portland?
$18.02 an hour on average, and $17.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level amusement and recreation attendants salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the amusement and recreation attendants take-home pay in Portland?
About $29,776 a year ($2,481 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,480. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do amusement and recreation attendants earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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