First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services in the U.S. is $48,560 ($23.34 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $48,560
- Mean annual wage
- $53,550
- Median hourly wage
- $23.34
- Employment
- 103,190
103,190 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,760 | $16.71 |
| 25th percentile | $39,400 | $18.94 |
| Median (50th) | $48,560 | $23.34 |
| 75th percentile | $62,320 | $29.96 |
| 90th percentile | $79,060 | $38.01 |
Highest-paying states for first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $62,900 | 2,010 |
| District of Columbia | $62,090 | 290 |
| Delaware | $59,790 | 390 |
| Maine | $59,050 | 320 |
| Colorado | $58,640 | 4,150 |
| Massachusetts | $56,990 | 2,700 |
| Hawaii | $55,700 | 720 |
| Alaska | $54,530 | 490 |
| Connecticut | $53,980 | 1,820 |
| California | $53,620 | 13,620 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $36,230 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $36,830 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $37,220 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $40,110 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $41,350 median annual wage
About this occupation
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 4.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 31.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.3% |
| Associate's degree | 12.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.2% |
| Master's degree | 3.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Childcare Workers$34,980
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32,150
- Recreation Workers$36,560
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47,160
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,790
- Animal Caretakers$35,360
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,760
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$32,910
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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