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Recreation Attendant Salary in Colorado (2026)
$17.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,056/year ($2,505/month) for a single filer
Recreation Attendant pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $40,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,820 Recreation Attendant jobs in Colorado (occupation code 39-3091, “Amusement and Recreation Attendants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Recreation Attendant salary of $35,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,056 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $35,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,112 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,736 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$865 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,056 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,505 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Attendant make in Colorado?
- The median Recreation Attendant salary in Colorado is $35,770 per year ($17.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,590 and $40,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Attendant in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $35,770, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $30,056 per year ($2,505 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Recreation Attendant jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 10,820 Recreation Attendant jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.