SOC 39-1014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services — San Diego
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $51,910, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services in San Diego, CA tracks the national median of $48,560 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $51,910, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services in San Diego, CA tracks the national median of $48,560 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,150 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,220 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $43,620 to $65,940.
Employment stands at 1,410, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $65,820. Of the 671 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 467th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,150 | −21.4% |
| 25th | $43,620 | −10.2% |
| Median (50th) | $51,910 | +6.9% |
| 75th | $65,940 | +35.8% |
| 90th | $79,220 | +63.1% |
| Mean | $57,670 | +18.8% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $65,820 | 1,740 | |
| 2 | Napa | $60,480 | 60 | |
| 3 | Santa Maria | $57,140 | 160 | |
| 4 | Salinas | $57,060 | 160 | |
| 5 | San Jose | $57,040 | 610 | |
| 6 | Oxnard | $55,880 | 310 | |
| 7 | Santa Cruz | $53,810 | 120 | |
| 8 | Santa Rosa | $53,440 | 230 | |
| 9 | Stockton | $53,370 | 150 | |
| 10 | Sacramento | $52,510 | 830 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Diego run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $51,910 buys what $46,893 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,893US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,910 a year, 6.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,150 to $79,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $65,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services in San Diego, CA?
The median annual wage is $51,910, or $24.96 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 San Diego, CA is 6.9% 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 San Diego, CA earns more than $79,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,150 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 San Francisco, at $65,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,410 jobs in this occupation in San Diego, CA. 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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