Will AI replace amusement and recreation attendants?AI replacement risk 17% and how the work is changing

United States Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$32,150
25th–75th pct. $27,660–$36,590
Top pay (est.)
$55,200
Top 10% $42,490
Pay in 5 years
$37,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$44,200est.
$38,000–$51,300
Outlook score
56/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
17%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.7%
100K openings / yr

Will AI replace Amusement and Recreation Attendants? AI replacement risk

17%
Very low
Ranked #106 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Amusement and Recreation Attendants

Key skills

Service Orientation
2.8
Speaking
2.8
Critical Thinking
2.8
Coordination
2.6
Persuasion
2.5
Active Listening
2.5
Monitoring
2.4
Social Perceptiveness
2.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
3.7
English Language
3.4
Public Safety and Security
2.8
Sales and Marketing
2.7
Computers and Electronics
2.6
Education and Training
2.5
Communications and Media
2.2
Mathematics
2.2

What the work involves

Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicHandling and Moving ObjectsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsAssisting and Caring for OthersResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionNear VisionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

Less than high school
64%
High school diploma
32%
Associate's degree
3%
Bachelor's degree
1%

Training before entry

1–3 months
5%
3–6 months
3%

Related work experience

None
89%
1–2 years
4%
1–3 months
3%
6–12 months
3%
2–4 years
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.