First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers Salary by State
Also called: Supervisors of Entertainment Workers
The national median pay for first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers is $48,560 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,230 in West Virginia to $62,900 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,760
- 25th percentile
- $39,400
- Median
- $48,560
- 75th percentile
- $62,320
- Top 10%
- $79,060
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 103,190 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $62,900 | +30% | $45,820 | $100,200 | 2,010 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $62,090 | +28% | $40,730 | $88,070 | 290 |
| 3 | Delaware | $59,790 | +23% | $40,760 | $81,220 | 390 |
| 4 | Maine | $59,050 | +22% | $41,410 | $81,730 | 320 |
| 5 | Colorado | $58,640 | +21% | $38,140 | $85,000 | 4,150 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $56,990 | +17% | $43,050 | $82,960 | 2,700 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $55,700 | +15% | $38,650 | $80,520 | 720 |
| 8 | Alaska | $54,530 | +12% | $38,270 | $99,770 | 490 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $53,980 | +11% | $39,120 | $87,980 | 1,820 |
| 10 | California | $53,620 | +10% | $39,500 | $90,060 | 13,620 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $53,580 | +10% | $35,190 | $81,650 | 200 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $52,580 | +8% | $33,800 | $74,920 | 750 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $52,360 | +8% | $37,770 | $79,090 | 3,530 |
| 14 | Vermont | $51,510 | +6% | $39,990 | $69,990 | 310 |
| 15 | New York | $51,320 | +6% | $39,350 | $77,590 | 3,250 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $50,410 | +4% | $34,340 | $83,550 | 1,800 |
| 17 | Florida | $50,110 | +3% | $36,960 | $80,850 | 6,490 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $49,550 | +2% | $30,490 | $78,460 | 1,680 |
| 19 | Maryland | $49,510 | +2% | $37,750 | $75,240 | 1,680 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $49,100 | +1% | $36,220 | $76,060 | 1,620 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $49,040 | +1% | $33,900 | $79,330 | 3,590 |
| 22 | Kansas | $48,860 | +1% | $32,950 | $69,660 | 1,170 |
| 23 | Oregon | $48,780 | 0% | $38,580 | $81,270 | 1,150 |
| 24 | Nevada | $48,170 | −1% | $32,710 | $80,960 | 1,750 |
| 25 | Montana | $47,840 | −1% | $31,200 | $84,610 | 500 |
| 26 | Missouri | $47,530 | −2% | $34,420 | $70,630 | 1,190 |
| 27 | Virginia | $47,410 | −2% | $34,340 | $79,160 | 3,060 |
| 28 | Illinois | $47,020 | −3% | $35,770 | $77,270 | 4,270 |
| 29 | Indiana | $46,560 | −4% | $32,670 | $70,050 | 1,760 |
| 30 | Ohio | $46,310 | −5% | $31,560 | $73,220 | 4,280 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $46,220 | −5% | $27,040 | $62,350 | 160 |
| 32 | Rhode Island | $46,080 | −5% | $33,800 | $77,610 | 360 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $45,760 | −6% | $34,860 | $67,490 | 3,730 |
| 34 | Arizona | $45,350 | −7% | $36,000 | $66,760 | 2,410 |
| 35 | Idaho | $45,340 | −7% | $28,010 | $74,000 | 580 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $44,910 | −8% | $32,790 | $66,430 | 620 |
| 37 | Utah | $44,870 | −8% | $31,060 | $73,530 | 1,730 |
| 38 | Texas | $44,690 | −8% | $30,330 | $74,730 | 8,060 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $44,470 | −8% | $35,680 | $64,430 | 210 |
| 40 | Georgia | $44,400 | −9% | $30,420 | $75,540 | 3,100 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $44,040 | −9% | $28,720 | $67,720 | 1,180 |
| 42 | Michigan | $43,540 | −10% | $33,200 | $71,420 | 2,860 |
| 43 | Alabama | $43,460 | −11% | $28,310 | $67,830 | 2,100 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $42,590 | −12% | $25,720 | $66,060 | 590 |
| 45 | Iowa | $41,950 | −14% | $28,900 | $62,260 | 1,340 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $41,870 | −14% | $29,320 | $78,970 | 990 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $41,350 | −15% | $28,950 | $73,750 | 750 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $40,110 | −17% | $28,250 | $66,970 | 740 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $37,220 | −23% | $34,830 | $54,740 | 200 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $36,830 | −24% | $27,170 | $58,480 | 540 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $36,230 | −25% | $25,500 | $52,530 | 420 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers salary questions
Which state pays first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers the most?
Washington, with a median of $62,900 a year (+30% vs. the national median of $48,560). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $36,230 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers work?
California has the most jobs, about 13,620, with a median of $53,620.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.