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First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services: Salary, Outlook and Cost of Living by State

Official job facts from the U.S. Department of Labor, and what this occupation pays and leaves after taxes and living costs in 2 counties.

National median wage
$48,560
BLS, per year
Projected growth
+5.3%
BLS, 2025 to 2035
Openings per year
10,600
BLS annual average
States covered
1
2 county pages

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services pay by state

State figure: employment-weighted average of the local median wages (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Margin: yearly amount left in the state's best-placed market after taxes, rent, food, energy and gasoline.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services average local median wage by state
StateAverage median wageWorkersWage areasBest margin inMargin per year
California$53,60213,3001Los Angeles County, CA$4,162

What First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services do

The U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET database describes the work of First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services this way: "Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers."

Education, experience and training

According to the BLS Employment Projections, the typical education needed to enter this occupation is high school diploma or equivalent. Work experience in a related occupation is typically less than 5 years.

Job outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 109,300 jobs in this occupation in 2025 and projects 115,100 in 2035, an increase of 5,800 jobs (+5.3%). That is faster than the 3.5% projected for all occupations.

About 10,600 openings a year are projected on average, counting both new positions and positions vacated by workers who retire or switch occupations. Relative to today's employment that is 9.7% a year, against 10.3% for all occupations. BLS lists a national median annual wage of $48,560, compared with $50,980 for all occupations.

Where First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services earn the most

Published data currently covers California, where the employment-weighted average of local median wages is $53,602. More states are added as pages are published.

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers belong to the same detailed SOC group. Other occupations in the same SOC minor group (39-1000) include First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers.

Frequently asked questions about First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services

What is the national median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services?

BLS lists a national median annual wage of $48,560.

What is the job outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services?

BLS projects employment to grow by 5.3% between 2025 and 2035, compared with 3.5% for all occupations, with about 10,600 openings a year.

What education do First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services need?

The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent, with work experience in a related occupation of less than 5 years, according to BLS.

Sources

Occupation description and tasks: O*NET Database 30.0, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Outlook, education, experience and training: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35. Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Taxes, rents and living costs: see the methodology.