SOC 39-3091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Amusement and Recreation Attendants — Central Louisiana
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Central Louisiana, LA is $22,900 per year, substantially below the national median of $32,150 — a gap of 28.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Central Louisiana, LA is $22,900 per year, substantially below the national median of $32,150 — a gap of 28.8%. Pay ranges from under $17,590 at the tenth percentile to more than $36,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $20,490 to $27,260.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Lake Charles leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $26,600. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 241st of 255 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,590 | −45.3% |
| 25th | $20,490 | −36.3% |
| Median (50th) | $22,900 | −28.8% |
| 75th | $27,260 | −15.2% |
| 90th | $36,360 | +13.1% |
| Mean | $25,300 | −21.3% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Charles | $26,600 | 350 | |
| 2 | New Orleans | $25,090 | 810 | |
| 3 | Alexandria | $24,760 | 70 | |
| 4 | Houma | $23,490 | 70 | |
| 5 | Shreveport | $22,400 | 240 | |
| 6 | Baton Rouge | $21,380 | 500 | |
| 7 | Slidell | $21,160 | 180 | |
| 8 | Lafayette | $20,520 | 290 | |
| 9 | Monroe | $20,210 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $22,900 goes as far as $25,964 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$22,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$25,964US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $22,900 a year, 28.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $17,590 to $36,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lake Charles, at $26,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Central Louisiana, LA?
The median annual wage is $22,900, or $11.01 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $32,150, so pay in Central Louisiana, LA is 28.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Central Louisiana, LA earns more than $36,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $17,590 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lake Charles, at $26,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Central Louisiana, LA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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