SOC 39-3091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Amusement and Recreation Attendants — Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Eau Claire, WI is $29,430 per year, 8.5% below the national median of $32,150.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Eau Claire, WI is $29,430 per year, 8.5% below the national median of $32,150. Half of workers earn between $20,970 and $39,860. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $16,820 and the ninetieth at $53,820.
Employment stands at 90, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Madison records the highest median at $32,460. Of the 305 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 294th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,820 | −47.7% |
| 25th | $20,970 | −34.8% |
| Median (50th) | $29,430 | −8.5% |
| 75th | $39,860 | +24.0% |
| 90th | $53,820 | +67.4% |
| Mean | $31,590 | −1.7% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eau Claire run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $29,430 goes as far as $31,275 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,275US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,430 a year, 8.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $16,820 to $53,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $32,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Eau Claire, WI?
The median annual wage is $29,430, or $14.15 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 Eau Claire, WI is 8.5% 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 Eau Claire, WI earns more than $53,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $16,820 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 Madison, at $32,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Eau Claire, WI. 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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