SOC 39-1014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services — Evansville
Evansville, IN · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Evansville, IN is $43,990 a year, trailing the national median of $48,560 by 9.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Evansville, IN is $43,990 a year, trailing the national median of $48,560 by 9.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,450 and $51,730. The lowest tenth earn under $29,700, while the highest tenth earn more than $61,650.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, South Bend records the highest median at $53,640. Of the 376 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 275th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,700 | −38.8% |
| 25th | $36,450 | −24.9% |
| Median (50th) | $43,990 | −9.4% |
| 75th | $51,730 | +6.5% |
| 90th | $61,650 | +27.0% |
| Mean | $45,150 | −7.0% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bend | $53,640 | 80 | |
| 2 | Terre Haute | $46,850 | 40 | |
| 3 | Indianapolis | $46,540 | 730 | |
| 4 | Fort Wayne | $45,370 | 140 | |
| 5 | Elkhart | $45,010 | 30 | |
| 6 | Bloomington | $44,960 | 30 | |
| 7 | Lafayette | $44,950 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Evansville run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $43,990 goes as far as $47,149 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,149US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,990 a year, 9.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,700 to $61,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is South Bend, at $53,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services in Evansville, IN?
The median annual wage is $43,990, or $21.15 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 Evansville, IN is 9.4% 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 Evansville, IN earns more than $61,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,700 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 South Bend, at $53,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Evansville, IN. 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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