First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling servicess across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $53,550 ≈ $26/hr
National median salary $48,560
Total employment 103,190 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +6.3%
Faster than average
Annual openings 13,400 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 123,300 → 131,100 (+7,800)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$69,060
- District of Columbia$65,170
- Alaska$61,060
- Maine$60,980
- Massachusetts$60,790
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$37,690
- Arkansas$40,180
- New Mexico$40,640
- Iowa$44,390
- Mississippi$44,440
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $69,060 | $62,900 | $33 | +29% | 2,010 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $65,170 | $62,090 | $31 | +21.7% | 290 |
| 3 | Alaska | $61,060 | $54,530 | $29 | +14% | 490 |
| 4 | Maine | $60,980 | $59,050 | $29 | +13.9% | 320 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $60,790 | $56,990 | $29 | +13.5% | 2,700 |
| 6 | California | $60,110 | $53,620 | $29 | +12.3% | 13,620 |
| 7 | Colorado | $60,050 | $58,640 | $29 | +12.1% | 4,150 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $59,810 | $55,700 | $29 | +11.7% | 720 |
| 9 | Delaware | $59,660 | $59,790 | $29 | +11.4% | 390 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $59,480 | $53,980 | $29 | +11.1% | 1,820 |
| 11 | New York | $56,580 | $51,320 | $27 | +5.7% | 3,250 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $56,060 | $52,360 | $27 | +4.7% | 3,530 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $55,770 | $53,580 | $27 | +4.1% | 200 |
| 14 | Florida | $55,710 | $50,110 | $27 | +4% | 6,490 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $54,740 | $52,580 | $26 | +2.2% | 750 |
| 16 | Oregon | $54,710 | $48,780 | $26 | +2.2% | 1,150 |
| 17 | Vermont | $54,600 | $51,510 | $26 | +2% | 310 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $54,490 | $50,410 | $26 | +1.8% | 1,800 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $54,060 | $46,080 | $26 | +1% | 360 |
| 20 | Maryland | $53,980 | $49,510 | $26 | +0.8% | 1,680 |
| 21 | Montana | $53,630 | $47,840 | $26 | +0.1% | 500 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $53,450 | $49,550 | $26 | -0.2% | 1,680 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $53,390 | $49,040 | $26 | -0.3% | 3,590 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $53,370 | $49,100 | $26 | -0.3% | 1,620 |
| 25 | Virginia | $53,060 | $47,410 | $26 | -0.9% | 3,060 |
| 26 | Nevada | $52,240 | $48,170 | $25 | -2.4% | 1,750 |
| 27 | Kansas | $52,190 | $48,860 | $25 | -2.5% | 1,170 |
| 28 | Illinois | $51,940 | $47,020 | $25 | -3% | 4,270 |
| 29 | Missouri | $50,180 | $47,530 | $24 | -6.3% | 1,190 |
| 30 | Indiana | $49,800 | $46,560 | $24 | -7% | 1,760 |
| 31 | Arizona | $49,580 | $45,350 | $24 | -7.4% | 2,410 |
| 32 | Utah | $49,300 | $44,870 | $24 | -7.9% | 1,730 |
| 33 | Texas | $49,260 | $44,690 | $24 | -8% | 8,060 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $49,180 | $45,760 | $24 | -8.2% | 3,730 |
| 35 | Ohio | $49,100 | $46,310 | $24 | -8.3% | 4,280 |
| 36 | Georgia | $48,020 | $44,400 | $23 | -10.3% | 3,100 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $47,640 | $44,470 | $23 | -11% | 210 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $47,510 | $41,870 | $23 | -11.3% | 990 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $47,490 | $44,910 | $23 | -11.3% | 620 |
| 40 | Michigan | $47,290 | $43,540 | $23 | -11.7% | 2,860 |
| 41 | Idaho | $46,950 | $45,340 | $23 | -12.3% | 580 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $46,910 | $44,040 | $23 | -12.4% | 1,180 |
| 43 | Alabama | $46,370 | $43,460 | $22 | -13.4% | 2,100 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $45,940 | $46,220 | $22 | -14.2% | 160 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $44,570 | $40,110 | $21 | -16.8% | 740 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $44,550 | $41,350 | $21 | -16.8% | 750 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $44,440 | $42,590 | $21 | -17% | 590 |
| 48 | Iowa | $44,390 | $41,950 | $21 | -17.1% | 1,340 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $40,640 | $37,220 | $20 | -24.1% | 200 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $40,180 | $36,830 | $19 | -25% | 540 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $37,690 | $36,230 | $18 | -29.6% | 420 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 419 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $80,350 | $65,230 | 100 |
| 2 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $69,820 | $68,600 | 50 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $68,020 | $72,680 | 1,180 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $65,820 | $71,490 | 1,740 |
| 5 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $65,390 | $72,080 | 40 |
| 6 | Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $64,990 | $56,230 | 330 |
| 7 | Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $62,900 | $66,180 | 40 |
| 8 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $62,550 | $64,990 | 150 |
| 9 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $62,240 | $65,990 | 490 |
| 10 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $61,760 | $64,370 | 170 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling servicess (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Support Services | $70,180 | $63,320 | 60 |
| 2 | Educational Support Services, Privately Owned | $70,180 | $63,490 | 60 |
| 3 | Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | $69,400 | $66,700 | 50 |
| 4 | Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $67,750 | $64,970 | 60 |
| 5 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $66,420 | $67,400 | 30 |
| 6 | Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | $64,470 | $64,030 | 90 |
| 7 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $61,260 | $62,010 | 670 |
| 8 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $61,260 | $63,180 | 20,920 |
| 9 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $61,170 | $63,100 | 21,600 |
| 10 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $61,170 | $63,100 | 21,600 |
| 11 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $60,980 | $62,800 | 21,900 |
| 12 | Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services | $60,890 | $59,380 | 250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services make in the U.S.?
The median first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services salary in the United States is $48,560 per year (mean $53,550), and about 80% earn between $34,760 and $79,060.
How much do first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services make per hour?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,550 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services at $69,060 per year (median $62,900).
What is the job outlook for first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services?
Employment is projected to change +6.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 13,400 openings per year.