SOC 39-3091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Amusement and Recreation Attendants — Wildwood
Wildwood-The Villages, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Wildwood, FL is $28,280 a year, trailing the national median of $32,150 by 12.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Wildwood, FL is $28,280 a year, trailing the national median of $32,150 by 12.0%. Half of workers earn between $27,840 and $34,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,840 and the ninetieth at $37,260.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.53 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Miami leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $31,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 191st of 192 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,840 | −13.4% |
| 25th | $27,840 | −13.4% |
| Median (50th) | $28,280 | −12.0% |
| 75th | $34,190 | +6.3% |
| 90th | $37,260 | +15.9% |
| Mean | $31,510 | −2.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $31,410 | 7,420 | |
| 2 | Orlando | $30,940 | 20,030 | |
| 3 | Naples | $30,070 | 1,350 | |
| 4 | Crestview | $29,610 | 690 | |
| 5 | North Port | $29,550 | 1,400 | |
| 6 | Sebastian | $29,350 | 420 | |
| 7 | Lakeland | $29,100 | 880 | |
| 8 | Cape Coral | $28,770 | 1,330 | |
| 9 | Tampa | $28,660 | 4,270 | |
| 10 | Jacksonville | $28,580 | 2,140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wildwood run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $28,280 buys what $27,350 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$27,350US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,280 a year, 12.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,840 to $37,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $31,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Wildwood, FL?
The median annual wage is $28,280, or $13.60 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 Wildwood, FL is 12.0% 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 Wildwood, FL earns more than $37,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,840 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 Miami, at $31,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Wildwood, FL. 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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