Amusement and Recreation Attendants
SOC Code: 39-3091 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. May schedule use of recreation facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits, or operate amusement concessions and rides.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Amusement and Recreation Attendants. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $31,366 | $38,792 | $46,218 | $53,643 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $30,805 | $36,774 | $42,765 | $48,734 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $30,680 | $35,672 | $40,685 | $45,677 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $38,002 | $40,227 | $42,453 | $44,678 |
| Anchorage, AK | $27,560 | $33,155 | $38,730 | $44,325 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $29,203 | $34,174 | $39,146 | $44,117 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $35,547 | $38,147 | $40,726 | $43,326 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $36,317 | $38,584 | $40,872 | $43,139 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $32,011 | $35,526 | $39,062 | $42,578 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $34,882 | $37,336 | $39,811 | $42,266 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.2 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Coordination | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 | |
| Time Management | 2.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.6 | |
| Writing | 2.5 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.2 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.7 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.7 |
| Communications and Media | 2.5 |
| Mathematics | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 64.2% |
| High school diploma | 31.9% |
| Associate's degree | 2.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 1.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
- Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities.
- Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons.
- Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.
- Keep informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.
- Maintain inventories of equipment, storing and retrieving items and assembling and disassembling equipment as necessary.
Technology Skills
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