Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services salary by state
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services is a professional role within the function in the Personal Care and Service job family.
What First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Servicess do
Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.
Apply customer feedback to service improvement efforts.
Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events or schedules of activities.
Direct or coordinate the activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
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First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services pay by experience level
Entry level$36,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$41,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$50,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$64,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$82,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+6.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
13,400
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services salary by industry
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
38,550 workers
$51,000
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
30,830 workers
$51,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
21,600 workers
$65,500
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
20,920 workers
$65,500
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
10,070 workers
$44,500
Motion Picture and Video Industries
10,070 workers
$44,500
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
8,380 workers
$58,500
Amusement Parks and Arcades
7,400 workers
$48,500
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
5,030 workers
$54,000
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
4,580 workers
$56,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services pays 17% above the average across 33 roles in the Personal Care and Service job family (family average $47,500).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services make?
The average base salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services in the United States is $55,500 per year, or about $26.68 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $41,000 and $64,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Personal Care and Service roles?
The Personal Care and Service job family averages $47,500 across 33 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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