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First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services Salary in IL

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services in IL have a median annual salary of $47,020, with 4,270 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $35,770 at the 10th percentile to $77,270 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$47,020

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$22.61

Employment

4,270

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$35,770
10th
$39,600
25th
$47,020
Median
$60,370
75th
$77,270
90th

Local compared with national

IL

$47,020

Median annual · 2025

United States

$48,560

Median annual · 2025

The IL median is 3.2% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $1,540).

Top skills

  1. 1.SpeakingImportance 3.5
  2. 2.Social PerceptivenessImportance 3.5
  3. 3.InstructingImportance 3.5
  4. 4.Time ManagementImportance 3.5
  5. 5.Management of Personnel ResourcesImportance 3.5
  6. 6.Reading ComprehensionImportance 3.4
  7. 7.Active ListeningImportance 3.4
  8. 8.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.4
  9. 9.MonitoringImportance 3.4
  10. 10.CoordinationImportance 3.4
  11. 11.Service OrientationImportance 3.4
  12. 12.WritingImportance 3.3

Career information

Education and experience

Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Job zone
2

Technology used

  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Inventory management systems
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Timekeeping software
  • Web browser software
  • Work scheduling software

Common tasks

  • Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.
  • Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
  • Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.
  • Furnish customers with information on events or activities.
  • Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events or schedules of activities.
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
  • Plan, direct, or supervise recreational and entertainment activities led by staff, such as sports, aquatics, games, or performing arts.
  • Direct or coordinate the activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
  • Recruit and hire staff members.
  • Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services salary in other locations

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