SOC 39-1014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services — Northwest Colorado
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
In Northwest Colorado, CO the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services reaches $62,240 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northwest Colorado, CO the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services reaches $62,240 a year. That is 28.2% more than the national median of $48,560. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $54,360 and $76,770. The lowest tenth earn under $46,440, while the highest tenth earn more than $92,730.
The area has 490 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 5.62 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Greeley leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $60,640. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 167th of 345 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,440 | −4.4% |
| 25th | $54,360 | +11.9% |
| Median (50th) | $62,240 | +28.2% |
| 75th | $76,770 | +58.1% |
| 90th | $92,730 | +91.0% |
| Mean | $65,990 | +35.9% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greeley | $60,640 | 190 | |
| 2 | Boulder | $60,150 | 230 | |
| 3 | Denver | $57,660 | 2,090 | |
| 4 | Fort Collins | $56,490 | 260 | |
| 5 | Colorado Springs | $55,630 | 360 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $53,370 | 60 | |
| 7 | Pueblo | $49,130 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwest Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $62,240 buys what $60,369 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 24.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,369US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,240 a year, 28.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,440 to $92,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 490 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greeley, at $60,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services in Northwest Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $62,240, or $29.92 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 Northwest Colorado, CO is 28.2% higher. 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 Northwest Colorado, CO earns more than $92,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,440 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 Greeley, at $60,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 490 jobs in this occupation in Northwest Colorado, CO. 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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