SOC 39-1014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services — Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 10 metro areas compared
In Montgomery, AL the median wage is $39,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Montgomery, AL the median wage is $39,920. That is 17.8% lower than the national median of $48,560. Pay ranges from under $27,320 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,030 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,420 to $53,860.
Employment stands at 160, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Anniston records the highest median at $51,620. Of the 373 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 267th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,320 | −43.7% |
| 25th | $31,420 | −35.3% |
| Median (50th) | $39,920 | −17.8% |
| 75th | $53,860 | +10.9% |
| 90th | $64,030 | +31.9% |
| Mean | $43,400 | −10.6% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anniston | $51,620 | 30 | |
| 2 | Decatur | $50,230 | 70 | |
| 3 | Auburn | $48,510 | 90 | |
| 4 | Birmingham | $46,070 | 500 | |
| 5 | Tuscaloosa | $45,600 | 70 | |
| 6 | Huntsville | $45,520 | 270 | |
| 7 | Florence | $45,220 | 80 | |
| 8 | Daphne | $43,640 | 190 | |
| 9 | Dothan | $39,580 | 100 | |
| 10 | Mobile | $39,350 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montgomery run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $39,920 goes as far as $44,955 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,955US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,920 a year, 17.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,320 to $64,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Anniston, at $51,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services in Montgomery, AL?
The median annual wage is $39,920, or $19.19 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 Montgomery, AL is 17.8% 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 Montgomery, AL earns more than $64,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,320 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 Anniston, at $51,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Montgomery, AL. 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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