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- Disney shared in a memo on Tuesday that 28,000 employees will be laid off because of the negative impact on its business during the pandemic.
- Disney’s California Parks are still closed as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, but Disney World has reopened.
- According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, amusement parks and arcades employ workers in a variety of occupations.
- Here’s what the typical worker in each of those occupations makes annually.
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Disney told its employees on Tuesday that there will be 28,000 layoffs at the entertainment conglomerate’s parks, experiences, and products division as the pandemic and its negative impact on business continues. According to The Wall Street Journal, 67% of the layoffs are part-time employees.
The memo shared by CNBC said that although spending cuts were previously made to avoid layoffs, “we simply cannot responsibly stay fully staffed while operating at such limited capacity.”
Disney’s California Parks are still closed as the company waits for government approval to reopen. Disney previously announced that it had to delay its planned July 17 reopening of its Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks in California to an unnamed date. The parks closed in March to help mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Disney World in Florida, however, reopened in mid-July with new health guidelines.
After concerns over the coronavirus pandemic increased, Disney resorts and Universal Studios locations were temporarily closed to protect guests and workers. Disney World had to furlough 43,000 of its employees starting from April 19, but these employees still had health benefits.
The salaries of amusement park workers in the US vary widely. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment Statistics program offers data on employment and wages across different occupations and industries.
According to that report, the amusement parks and arcades industry employed about 217,160 people in May 2019, the most recent period for which data is available. Jobs in the industry tend to be lower paying than average. The median annual wage in the amusement parks and arcades industry was $24,610, far below the median across all industries of $39,810.
Here are all the occupations with at least 1,000 employees in the amusement parks and arcades industry, ranked from lowest to highest median annual wage, along with the number of people employed in each.
Associated Press
Total employed in the US: 3,030
What they do, according to O*NET: Waiters and waitresses take orders from customers and serve food and drinks at restaurants or cafes.
25. Bartenders make an annual salary of $19,880.
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Total employed in the US: 1,200
What they do, according to O*NET: Bartenders mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
24. Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make an annual salary of $20,880.
Total employed in the US: 8,750
What they do, according to O*NET: Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make sure people are safe in amusement parks, whether they’re in the pool or on the slopes.
23. Recreation workers make an annual salary of $21,890.
Rahmat Gul/AP
Total employed in the US: 2,410
What they do, according to O*NET: Recreation workers organize and promote activities, including arts and crafts, sports, games, music, and other social activities.
21. Fast food and counter attendants make an annual salary of $22,460.
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Total employed in the US: 19,460
What they do, according to O*NET: Counter attendants serve food to customers from counters or steam tables. This job category includes cafe servers, cafeteria workers, and snack bar attendants.
21. Amusement and recreation attendants make an annual salary of $22,770.
Dale Sparks/AP
Total employed in the US: 52,320
What they do, according to O*NET: Amusement and recreation attendants operate amusement concessions, kiosks, or rides, and maintain amusement park supplies and equipment.
20. Parking attendants make an annual salary of $23,580.
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Total employed in the US: 1,110
What they do, according to O*NET: Parking attendants park vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage
19. Cashiers make an annual salary of $23,630.
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Total employed in the US: 10,190
What they do, according to O*NET: Cashiers handle customers’ money using cash registers or scanners.
18. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers make an annual salary of $24,020.
John Raoux/AP
Total employed in the US: 1,7000
What they do, according to O*NET: Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers help customers attending events or lining up for rides.
17. Janitors and cleaners make an annual salary of $24,350.
Matilde Campodonico/Getty Images
Total employed in the US: 6,650
What they do, according to O*NET: Janitors and cleaners keep buildings clean and orderly using equipment ranging from brooms and mops to carpet cleaners and floor waxers.
16. Retail salespersons make an annual salary of $24,630.
Reuters
Total employed in the US: 8,170
What they do, according to O*NET: Retail salespersons sell merchandise at kiosks, stalls, or shops.
15. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks make an annual salary of $24,750.
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Total employed in the US: 1,350
What they do, according to O*NET: Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms and guests’ accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments from departing guests.
14. Tour and travel guides make an annual salary of $25,040.
Beth J. Harpaz/AP Photos
Total employed in the US: 1,540
What they do, according to O*NET: Tour and travel guides escort people on sightseeing tours, giving facts and explaining their significance.
13. Restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop hosts and hostesses make an annual salary of $26,060.
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Total employed in the US: 1,700
What they do, according to O*NET: Host and hostesses welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
12. Restaurant cooks make an annual salary of $27,370.
Frank Augstein/AP
Total employed in the US: 3,350
What they do, according to O*NET: Restaurant cooks prepare, season, and cook dishes.
11. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers make an annual salary of $28,060.
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Total employed in the US: 2,130
What they do, according to O*NET: Landscaping and groundskeeping workers take care of lawns, plants, and trees. Their duties include sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, and watering, along with keeping the area free of general trash and debris.
10. Customer service representatives make an annual salary of $28,150.
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Total employed in the US: 3,110
What they do, according to O*NET: Customer service representatives assist customers with questions or complaints, either in person or over the phone.
9. Security guards make an annual salary of $28,800.
Phil McCarten/Reuters
Total employed in the US: 5,500
What they do, according to O*NET: Security guards monitor premises to prevent people from breaking the rules.
8. Laborers and freight movers make an annual salary of $28,890.
Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Total employed in the US: 1,310
What they do, according to O*NET: Laborers perform any sort of general labor, including moving freight or boxes.
7. Maintenance and repair workers make an annual salary of $35,810.
JD Pooley/AP
Total employed in the US: 3,650
What they do, according to O*NET: Maintenance and repair workers make sure mechanical equipment is running smoothly. This includes pipe fitting, boiler repairs, welding, carpentry, and other general building repairs.
6. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers make an annual salary of $36,970.
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Total employed in the US: 1,970
What they do, according to O*NET: First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers coordinate workers to ensure efficient customer service.
5. First-line supervisors of personal service and entertainment and recreation workers make an annual salary of $38,190.
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Total employed in the US: 4,600
What they do, according to O*NET: First-line supervisors of personal service workers coordinate personal service workers like make-up artists, caddies, or maids.
4. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers make an annual salary of $38,190.
Chris Hondros/Getty Images
Total employed in the US: 1,060
What they do, according to O*NET: First-line supervisors of retail sales workers directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department.
3. Food service managers make an annual salary of $54,390.
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Total employed in the US: 1,000
What they do, according to O*NET: Food service managers workers plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
2. General and operations managers make an annual salary of $69,670.
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Total employed in the US: 1,800
What they do, according to O*NET: General and operations managers oversee other workers in a variety of tasks, whether they’re administrative tasks or manual labor.
1. All other personal service managers not otherwise categorized make an annual salary of $79,280.
REUTERS/Joseph Campbell
Total employed in the US: 1,340
What they do, according to O*NET: Managers supervise amusement park employees in general.
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