SOC 39-1014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services — El Paso
El Paso, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In El Paso, TX the median wage is $40,650.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In El Paso, TX the median wage is $40,650. That is 16.3% lower than the national median of $48,560. Pay ranges from under $27,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,660 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,680 to $48,680.
The area has 190 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.84 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $47,070. Of the 476 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 310th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,880 | −42.6% |
| 25th | $32,680 | −32.7% |
| Median (50th) | $40,650 | −16.3% |
| 75th | $48,680 | +0.2% |
| 90th | $58,660 | +20.8% |
| Mean | $42,360 | −12.8% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $47,070 | 900 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $46,650 | 2,400 | |
| 3 | Waco | $46,420 | 70 | |
| 4 | Killeen | $46,370 | 90 | |
| 5 | Houston | $45,410 | 1,770 | |
| 6 | College Station | $44,750 | 90 | |
| 7 | Tyler | $44,370 | 80 | |
| 8 | Abilene | $43,010 | 40 | |
| 9 | San Antonio | $42,990 | 850 | |
| 10 | Laredo | $42,060 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in El Paso run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $40,650 goes as far as $41,864 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,864US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,650 a year, 16.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,880 to $58,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $47,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services in El Paso, TX?
The median annual wage is $40,650, or $19.54 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,560, so pay in El Paso, TX is 16.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in El Paso, TX earns more than $58,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $47,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in El Paso, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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