SOC 39-1014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan is $43,540 a year, trailing the national median of $48,560 by 10.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan is $43,540 a year, trailing the national median of $48,560 by 10.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,970 and $52,000. The lowest tenth earn under $33,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $71,420.
The area has 2,860 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.98 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Michigan ranks number 42nd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Battle Creek records the highest median at $51,200. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 613th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,200 | −31.6% |
| 25th | $36,970 | −23.9% |
| Median (50th) | $43,540 | −10.3% |
| 75th | $52,000 | +7.1% |
| 90th | $71,420 | +47.1% |
| Mean | $47,290 | −2.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battle Creek | $51,200 | 30 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $49,010 | 150 | |
| 3 | Kalamazoo | $46,060 | 80 | |
| 4 | Jackson | $45,720 | 40 | |
| 5 | Lansing | $45,640 | 100 | |
| 6 | Saginaw | $44,250 | 50 | |
| 7 | Detroit | $43,640 | 1,260 | |
| 8 | Niles | $43,350 | 40 | |
| 9 | Muskegon | $42,220 | 50 | |
| 10 | Flint | $42,050 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $43,540 goes as far as $45,260 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,260US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,540 a year, 10.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,200 to $71,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,860 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Battle Creek, at $51,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $43,540, or $20.94 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 Michigan is 10.3% 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 Michigan earns more than $71,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,200 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 Battle Creek, at $51,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,860 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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