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How to become amusement and recreation attendantseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become amusement and recreation attendants

Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as amusement and recreation attendants

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.