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Recreation Attendant Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$12.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,025/year ($1,919/month) for a single filer
Recreation Attendant pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $18,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $37,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,120 Recreation Attendant jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 39-3091, “Amusement and Recreation Attendants”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Recreation Attendant salary of $26,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,025 — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
| Gross (median) | $26,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,058 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,041 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$556 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,025 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,919 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Attendant make in North Carolina?
- The median Recreation Attendant salary in North Carolina is $26,680 per year ($12.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,710 and $33,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Attendant in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $26,680, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $23,025 per year ($1,919 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
- How many Recreation Attendant jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 14,120 Recreation Attendant jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.