First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services earn a median $48,560 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
U.S. median
$48,560
$23.35 per hour
Range
$34,760 – $79,060
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
103,190
across the U.S.
▲3.5%
Pay trend: The median for first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services in the U.S. rose from $46,900 (May 2024) to $48,560 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.1%.
What first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services do
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.3% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 10,600
- Self-employed
- 3%
Employment of first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services is projected to grow 5.3% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 10,600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$41,198
per year · effective tax rate 15.2%
$3,433Monthly
$1,717Twice a month
$1,585Every 2 weeks
$19.81Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,647
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,011
- Medicare (1.45%)$704
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$41,198
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,760 | $16.71 | $30,110 |
| 25th percentile | $39,400 | $18.94 | $33,838 |
| Median (50th) | $48,560 | $23.35 | $41,198 |
| 75th percentile | $62,320 | $29.96 | $52,254 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $79,060 | $38.01 | $64,449 |
Best cities for first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $54,530 | $43,647 | $38,776 | 4,550 |
| 2 | Dallas, TX | $46,650 | $39,663 | $38,474 | 2,400 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $48,390 | $38,811 | $37,464 | 3,530 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $51,870 | $42,022 | $37,002 | 5,060 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $54,530
- Los Angeles, CA — $51,870
- Chicago, IL — $48,390
- Dallas, TX — $46,650
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $62,900 | +8.1% | $52,720 | $45,820 – $100,200 | 2,010 |
| District of Columbia | $62,090 | +32.1% | $49,480 | $40,730 – $88,070 | 290 |
| Delaware | $59,790 | +15.4% | $47,580 | $40,760 – $81,220 | 390 |
| Maine | $59,050 | +20.1% | $46,822 | $41,410 – $81,730 | 320 |
| Colorado | $58,640 | +5.6% | $47,425 | $38,140 – $85,000 | 4,150 |
| Massachusetts | $56,990 | −0.5% | $45,342 | $43,050 – $82,960 | 2,700 |
| Hawaii | $55,700 | +8.8% | $44,232 | $38,650 – $80,520 | 720 |
| Alaska | $54,530 | +0.2% | $45,995 | $38,270 – $99,770 | 490 |
| Connecticut | $53,980 | +6.6% | $44,049 | $39,120 – $87,980 | 1,820 |
| California | $53,620 | +7.9% | $43,300 | $39,500 – $90,060 | 13,620 |
| Wyoming | $53,580 | +9.0% | $45,232 | $35,190 – $81,650 | 200 |
| New Hampshire | $52,580 | −0.5% | $44,428 | $33,800 – $74,920 | 750 |
| New Jersey | $52,360 | +4.6% | $42,906 | $37,770 – $79,090 | 3,530 |
| Vermont | $51,510 | +5.9% | $42,277 | $39,990 – $69,990 | 310 |
| New York | $51,320 | +5.0% | $41,241 | $39,350 – $77,590 | 3,250 |
| Minnesota | $50,410 | +3.8% | $40,780 | $34,340 – $83,550 | 1,800 |
| Florida | $50,110 | +4.3% | $42,443 | $36,960 – $80,850 | 6,490 |
| South Carolina | $49,550 | +4.4% | $40,178 | $30,490 – $78,460 | 1,680 |
| Maryland | $49,510 | +10.9% | $39,973 | $37,750 – $75,240 | 1,680 |
| Wisconsin | $49,100 | −1.7% | $40,252 | $36,220 – $76,060 | 1,620 |
| North Carolina | $49,040 | +3.6% | $40,136 | $33,900 – $79,330 | 3,590 |
| Kansas | $48,860 | +10.6% | $39,512 | $32,950 – $69,660 | 1,170 |
| Oregon | $48,780 | +4.1% | $37,936 | $38,580 – $81,270 | 1,150 |
| Nevada | $48,170 | +4.1% | $40,885 | $32,710 – $80,960 | 1,750 |
| Montana | $47,840 | +24.2% | $39,128 | $31,200 – $84,610 | 500 |
| Missouri | $47,530 | −4.3% | $39,074 | $34,420 – $70,630 | 1,190 |
| Virginia | $47,410 | +2.3% | $38,362 | $34,340 – $79,160 | 3,060 |
| Illinois | $47,020 | +0.7% | $37,778 | $35,770 – $77,270 | 4,270 |
| Indiana | $46,560 | +0.8% | $38,247 | $32,670 – $70,050 | 1,760 |
| Ohio | $46,310 | +7.7% | $38,899 | $31,560 – $73,220 | 4,280 |
| North Dakota | $46,220 | +0.8% | $39,318 | $27,040 – $62,350 | 160 |
| Rhode Island | $46,080 | −4.7% | $38,094 | $33,800 – $77,610 | 360 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,760 | +2.2% | $37,543 | $34,860 – $67,490 | 3,730 |
| Arizona | $45,350 | −1.7% | $37,694 | $36,000 – $66,760 | 2,410 |
| Idaho | $45,340 | −0.2% | $37,316 | $28,010 – $74,000 | 580 |
| Nebraska | $44,910 | +12.5% | $37,101 | $32,790 – $66,430 | 620 |
| Utah | $44,870 | −2.2% | $37,180 | $31,060 – $73,530 | 1,730 |
| Texas | $44,690 | −0.6% | $38,088 | $30,330 – $74,730 | 8,060 |
| South Dakota | $44,470 | −1.3% | $37,912 | $35,680 – $64,430 | 210 |
| Georgia | $44,400 | +8.5% | $36,174 | $30,420 – $75,540 | 3,100 |
| Tennessee | $44,040 | −1.1% | $37,566 | $28,720 – $67,720 | 1,180 |
| Michigan | $43,540 | +3.6% | $35,565 | $33,200 – $71,420 | 2,860 |
| Alabama | $43,460 | +8.8% | $35,192 | $28,310 – $67,830 | 2,100 |
| Mississippi | $42,590 | +12.0% | $35,429 | $25,720 – $66,060 | 590 |
| Iowa | $41,950 | +2.1% | $34,945 | $28,900 – $62,260 | 1,340 |
| Kentucky | $41,870 | +2.3% | $34,475 | $29,320 – $78,970 | 990 |
| Louisiana | $41,350 | −5.8% | $34,550 | $28,950 – $73,750 | 750 |
| Oklahoma | $40,110 | +2.7% | $33,149 | $28,250 – $66,970 | 740 |
| New Mexico | $37,220 | −2.1% | $31,453 | $34,830 – $54,740 | 200 |
| Arkansas | $36,830 | −1.7% | $30,549 | $27,170 – $58,480 | 540 |
| West Virginia | $36,230 | −0.7% | $30,317 | $25,500 – $52,530 | 420 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisor of Gambling Services Workers | $63,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers | $48,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $47,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Costume Attendant | $50,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Skincare Specialist | $45,330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Crematory Operator | $43,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Residential Advisor | $42,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $55,010 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $41,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Animal Trainer | $39,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services make?
The national median salary for first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services is $48,560 a year ($23.35 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,760 and the top 10% earn over $79,060. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $62,900. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services are there in the U.S.?
About 103,190 people work as first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services nationwide.