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Recreation Attendant Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$13.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,232/year ($2,103/month) for a single filer
Recreation Attendant pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $37,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,820 Recreation Attendant jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 39-3091, “Amusement and Recreation Attendants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Recreation Attendant salary of $28,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $25,232 — an effective tax rate of 12.1%.
| Gross (median) | $28,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,263 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,195 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,232 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,103 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Attendant make in Tennessee?
- The median Recreation Attendant salary in Tennessee is $28,690 per year ($13.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,700 and $33,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Attendant in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $28,690, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $25,232 per year ($2,103 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.1%.
- How many Recreation Attendant jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 4,820 Recreation Attendant jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.