SOC 39-1014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services — Gainesville
Gainesville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services in Gainesville, FL is $43,880 per year, 9.6% below the national median of $48,560.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services in Gainesville, FL is $43,880 per year, 9.6% below the national median of $48,560. Half of workers earn between $33,330 and $51,370. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,330 and the ninetieth at $61,180.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cape Coral records the highest median at $60,850. Of the 349 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 248th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,330 | −31.4% |
| 25th | $33,330 | −31.4% |
| Median (50th) | $43,880 | −9.6% |
| 75th | $51,370 | +5.8% |
| 90th | $61,180 | +26.0% |
| Mean | $45,400 | −6.5% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Coral | $60,850 | 170 | |
| 2 | Miami | $56,660 | 1,920 | |
| 3 | Naples | $55,170 | 140 | |
| 4 | Sebastian | $52,850 | 40 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $51,780 | 1,700 | |
| 6 | North Port | $51,170 | 150 | |
| 7 | Ocala | $50,830 | 60 | |
| 8 | Tampa | $49,180 | 840 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $48,580 | 90 | |
| 10 | Pensacola | $48,430 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gainesville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $43,880 buys what $42,437 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,437US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,880 a year, 9.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,330 to $61,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cape Coral, at $60,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services in Gainesville, FL?
The median annual wage is $43,880, or $21.10 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 Gainesville, FL is 9.6% 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 Gainesville, FL earns more than $61,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,330 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 Cape Coral, at $60,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Gainesville, FL. 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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