Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay in Mississippi
$24,050avg. a year
$11.56 an hour · 2,400 employed
Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Mississippi earn an average of $24,050 a year. That is $8,590 (26%) less than the U.S. average of $32,640. The best-paying metro area is Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $27,530.
$23,160Median pay
$11.56Average hourly
+17%Avg. pay since 2020
#51Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Mississippi metro areas
Average pay for amusement and recreation attendants by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
1770 jobs
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
$27,530
$13.23 an hour
2630 jobs
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS
$24,880
$11.96 an hour
3610 jobs
Jackson, MS
$24,020
$11.55 an hour
4120 jobs
Hattiesburg, MS
$22,850
$10.99 an hour
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Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay in Mississippi, charted
Pay over time
Mississippi, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Mississippi amusement and recreation attendants work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Mississippi vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32,640 | $15.69 |
| Mississippi | $24,050 | $11.56 |
| Tennessee | $29,250 | $14.06 |
| Arkansas | $27,580 | $13.26 |
| Alabama | $25,140 | $12.09 |
| Louisiana | $24,390 | $11.73 |
Related jobs in Mississippi
- Gambling Dealers$39,750
- Childcare Workers$24,310
- Recreation Workers$29,170
- Animal Caretakers$28,270
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$22,730
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$45,110
Average pay, Mississippi, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do amusement and recreation attendants make in Mississippi?
The average is $24,050 a year, and the median is $23,160. That is $8,590 (26%) less than the U.S. average of $32,640.
What is the hourly wage in Mississippi?
$11.56 an hour on average; the median is $11.14.
Where in Mississippi do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($27,530), followed by Gulfport-Biloxi, MS ($24,880). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Hattiesburg, MS ($22,850).
How does Mississippi rank?
Mississippi ranks #51 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 39-3091. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national amusement and recreation attendants page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.