First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,760 | $16.71 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $48,560 | $23.34 |
| Mean (average) | $53,550 | $25.75 |
| 90th percentile | $79,060 | $38.01 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 53 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $43,460 | $28,310 | $67,830 | 2,100 | 1.49 |
| Alaska | $54,530 | $38,270 | $99,770 | 490 | 2.25 |
| Arizona | $45,350 | $36,000 | $66,760 | 2,410 | 1.12 |
| Arkansas | $36,830 | $27,170 | $58,480 | 540 | 0.63 |
| California | $53,620 | $39,500 | $90,060 | 13,620 | 1.13 |
| Colorado | $58,640 | $38,140 | $85,000 | 4,150 | 2.17 |
| Connecticut | $53,980 | $39,120 | $87,980 | 1,820 | 1.62 |
| Delaware | $59,790 | $40,760 | $81,220 | 390 | 1.2 |
| District of Columbia | $62,090 | $40,730 | $88,070 | 290 | 0.62 |
| Florida | $50,110 | $36,960 | $80,850 | 6,490 | 0.99 |
| Georgia | $44,400 | $30,420 | $75,540 | 3,100 | 0.95 |
| Guam | $28,850 | $22,900 | $37,590 | 50 | 1.12 |
| Hawaii | $55,700 | $38,650 | $80,520 | 720 | 1.74 |
| Idaho | $45,340 | $28,010 | $74,000 | 580 | 1.01 |
| Illinois | $47,020 | $35,770 | $77,270 | 4,270 | 1.05 |
| Indiana | $46,560 | $32,670 | $70,050 | 1,760 | 0.83 |
| Iowa | $41,950 | $28,900 | $62,260 | 1,340 | 1.29 |
| Kansas | $48,860 | $32,950 | $69,660 | 1,170 | 1.23 |
| Kentucky | $41,870 | $29,320 | $78,970 | 990 | 0.74 |
| Louisiana | $41,350 | $28,950 | $73,750 | 750 | 0.59 |
| Maine | $59,050 | $41,410 | $81,730 | 320 | 0.76 |
| Maryland | $49,510 | $37,750 | $75,240 | 1,680 | 0.92 |
| Massachusetts | $56,990 | $43,050 | $82,960 | 2,700 | 1.12 |
| Michigan | $43,540 | $33,200 | $71,420 | 2,860 | 0.98 |
| Minnesota | $50,410 | $34,340 | $83,550 | 1,800 | 0.92 |
| Mississippi | $42,590 | $25,720 | $66,060 | 590 | 0.76 |
| Missouri | $47,530 | $34,420 | $70,630 | 1,190 | 0.61 |
| Montana | $47,840 | $31,200 | $84,610 | 500 | 1.47 |
| Nebraska | $44,910 | $32,790 | $66,430 | 620 | 0.92 |
| Nevada | $48,170 | $32,710 | $80,960 | 1,750 | 1.7 |
| New Hampshire | $52,580 | $33,800 | $74,920 | 750 | 1.65 |
| New Jersey | $52,360 | $37,770 | $79,090 | 3,530 | 1.24 |
| New Mexico | $37,220 | $34,830 | $54,740 | 200 | 0.35 |
| New York | $51,320 | $39,350 | $77,590 | 3,250 | 0.51 |
| North Carolina | $49,040 | $33,900 | $79,330 | 3,590 | 1.09 |
| North Dakota | $46,220 | $27,040 | $62,350 | 160 | 0.55 |
| Ohio | $46,310 | $31,560 | $73,220 | 4,280 | 1.16 |
| Oklahoma | $40,110 | $28,250 | $66,970 | 740 | 0.65 |
| Oregon | $48,780 | $38,580 | $81,270 | 1,150 | 0.88 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,760 | $34,860 | $67,490 | 3,730 | 0.93 |
| Puerto Rico | $27,990 | $22,380 | $48,630 | 350 | 0.56 |
| Rhode Island | $46,080 | $33,800 | $77,610 | 360 | 1.09 |
| South Carolina | $49,550 | $30,490 | $78,460 | 1,680 | 1.1 |
| South Dakota | $44,470 | $35,680 | $64,430 | 210 | 0.69 |
| Tennessee | $44,040 | $28,720 | $67,720 | 1,180 | 0.54 |
| Texas | $44,690 | $30,330 | $74,730 | 8,060 | 0.86 |
| Utah | $44,870 | $31,060 | $73,530 | 1,730 | 1.5 |
| Vermont | $51,510 | $39,990 | $69,990 | 310 | 1.53 |
| Virginia | $47,410 | $34,340 | $79,160 | 3,060 | 1.12 |
| Washington | $62,900 | $45,820 | $100,200 | 2,010 | 0.85 |
| West Virginia | $36,230 | $25,500 | $52,530 | 420 | 0.9 |
| Wisconsin | $49,100 | $36,220 | $76,060 | 1,620 | 0.83 |
| Wyoming | $53,580 | $35,190 | $81,650 | 200 | 1.09 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 10,600. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 3.1%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Outdoor Education CIP 31.0601
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
- Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.
- Furnish customers with information on events or activities.
- Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events or schedules of activities.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
- Plan, direct, or supervise recreational and entertainment activities led by staff, such as sports, aquatics, games, or performing arts.
- Direct or coordinate the activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
- Recruit and hire staff members.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Inventory management systems
- Timekeeping software
- Web browser software
- Work scheduling software
Transferable skills for career changers: Social Perceptiveness, Instructing, Time Management, Management of Personnel Resources, Coordination, Service Orientation.
Common job titles: Caddymaster, Community Life Director, Guest Services Manager, Guest Services Supervisor, Hair Salon Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor, Salon Manager, Summer Camp Supervisor, Visitor Experience Supervisor.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services make?
The national median annual wage for first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services was $48,560 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $34,760 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $79,060. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with less than 5 years of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services a growing career?
BLS projects employment of first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services to change +5.3% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 10,600 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Washington ($62,900), District of Columbia ($62,090), Delaware ($59,790). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.