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Recreation Attendant Salary in New York (2026)
$17.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,984/year ($2,499/month) for a single filer
Recreation Attendant pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,620 Recreation Attendant jobs in New York (occupation code 39-3091, “Amusement and Recreation Attendants”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Recreation Attendant salary of $36,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,984 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $36,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,176 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,777 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,363 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,984 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,499 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Attendant make in New York?
- The median Recreation Attendant salary in New York is $36,300 per year ($17.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,740 and $38,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Attendant in New York?
- On the median salary of $36,300, a single filer in New York takes home about $29,984 per year ($2,499 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Recreation Attendant jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 14,620 Recreation Attendant jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.