Medium AI Risk Average

First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services

SOC Code: 39-1014

First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services carries a 38% AI exposure score (Medium automation risk), with a median annual wage of $46,900 and +6.3% projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034 (BLS), affecting approximately 123,300 workers. Full task breakdown, skills, and employer data are below.

AI Exposure Score
38% Medium
Typical exposure

Proportion of tasks susceptible to AI automation (O*NET analysis)

Projected Growth
+6.3%
Above typical growth
2024–2034 (BLS)
+7,800 jobs
Median Annual Wage
$46,900
Typical pay
BLS May 2024
How wage figures are sourced →
The verdict

At 38% AI exposure, First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services sits 1 points above the 37.2% average across 832 U.S. occupations - more exposed than 63% of them. Most of its core tasks still require human judgment.

38%
AI exposure
Top 37%
most exposed
+6.3%
Job growth 2024–34
$46,900
Median wage
C-

Career outlook score

50/100

First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services, weighted across 3 of 3 tracked dimensions

A weighted composite of median wage, projected growth, and AI-automation security (inverted exposure), each benchmarked against every other tracked occupation. It describes this occupation's standing across those three dimensions, not a guarantee of future outcomes.

  • Median wage F $46,900

    Annual median wage, percentile rank vs all tracked occupations

  • Projected growth A- +6.3%

    Projected employment change, 2024-2034, BLS Employment Projections

  • AI exposure (inverted) F 38% exposure

    Lower O*NET task-automability scores lower risk; this dimension scores security, not exposure

Employment vs AI exposure

Home health and personal care aides is #1 of 832 occupations by employment (4.3M, AI exposure rank #392 at 35%) vs. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks #1 by AI task exposure (95%, employment rank #17 at 1.6M).

4.3M
Home health and personal care aides employment (#1)
#392
Home health and personal care aides AI rank
95%
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks AI exposure (#1)
#17
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks employment rank

Automation-risk inventory

Exclusive cut of 832 occupations by PlainWorkforce automation-risk band. Orthogonal to the continuous AI-exposure distribution chart below and to this occupation's single risk badge, this is the corpus band mix, with First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services in the Medium band.

Credential × growth standing

Open entry with non-declining BLS pace

First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services keeps an HS / some college bar (333 of 832) and sits in Average (378 of 832). Lower formal gates with a non-shrinking employment line - skill and AI desks matter more than credentials here.

Where First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services sits among all occupations

AI-exposure score distribution across 832 U.S. occupations (O*NET task analysis). This occupation is marked in rose.

Where First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services sits by AI exposure

AI-exposure score distribution across U.S. occupations (O*NET task analysis)

38% Around the middle lower than 37% of 832 occupations

Occupations, banded by AI-exposure score

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Source O*NET task data (U.S. Department of Labor) · BLS 2024–2034

Source: O*NET task data (U.S. Department of Labor); AI-exposure scores are PlainWorkforce's analysis. As of BLS 2024–2034.

First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services vs. its occupational neighbors

AI exposure (horizontal) vs projected 2024–2034 growth (vertical) for occupations in the same SOC group. First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services is marked in rose; the top-left corner is the most future-proof.

Future-proofGrowing but exposedStable, lower-AIMost at risk17.6%25.5%33.5%41.5%49.5%-3.6%0.5%4.6%8.7%12.8%AI exposure (%) →Projected growth (%) →Childcare workers, AI exposure (%) →: 32% · Projected growth (%) →: -2.9%Childcare workersHairdressers, AI exposure (%) →: 42% · Projected growth (%) →: 5.6%HairdressersAmusement, AI exposure (%) →: 36% · Projected growth (%) →: 3.4%AmusementAnimal caretakers, AI exposure (%) →: 19% · Projected growth (%) →: 12.1%Animal caretakersExercise trainers, AI exposure (%) →: 25% · Projected growth (%) →: 11.9%Exercise trainersRecreation workers, AI exposure (%) →: 32% · Projected growth (%) →: 4.1%Recreation workersManicurists, AI exposure (%) →: 35% · Projected growth (%) →: 7%ManicuristsFirst-line superviso, AI exposure (%) →: 33% · Projected growth (%) →: 6.7%First-line supervisoFirst-line superviso, AI exposure (%) →: 38% · Projected growth (%) →: 6.3%First-line supervisoUshers, AI exposure (%) →: 48% · Projected growth (%) →: 1.2%UshersSkincare specialists, AI exposure (%) →: 38% · Projected growth (%) →: 6.7%Skincare specialists

Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034 (growth) and O*NET (AI-exposure analysis by PlainWorkforce).

Employment Projections

123,300
Employment 2024
131,100
Projected 2034
+6.3%
Change (%)
+7,800
Change (jobs)

Where This Score Comes From

First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services's Medium automation-risk tier is computed from O*NET Database 30.0 task-level analysis, where each documented task the occupation performs is evaluated against current generative AI, robotic process automation, and machine-learning capabilities. A score below 40% reflects tasks anchored in physical dexterity, unstructured environments, or high-touch human interaction that current AI cannot reliably replicate.

The employment, wage, and education figures above come from a second, separate federal source: BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034, matched to the O*NET task data by Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 39-1014) code, with the wage figure cross-validated against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 survey. BLS figures are presented exactly as published, with no adjustment on our part; the SOC-code match is what lets First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services be compared directly against every other tracked occupation on the same basis, not just roles that happen to share a job title.

For career planners, this profile should be read alongside the task, skill, and knowledge breakdowns below and the list of employers whose workforce composition includes First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services. Adjacent occupations shown further down offer lateral moves that preserve industry knowledge while potentially reducing exposure.

Education & Entry Requirements

Typical Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-Job Training
None

Top Tasks (O*NET)

  1. 1. Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.
  2. 2. Apply customer feedback to service improvement efforts.
  3. 3. Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
  4. 4. Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events or schedules of activities.
  5. 5. Direct or coordinate the activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
  6. 6. Furnish customers with information on events or activities.
  7. 7. Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.
  8. 8. Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.
  9. 9. Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting workers or operations.
  10. 10. Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will AI replace First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services?

First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services has an AI exposure score of 38%, indicating a medium level of automation risk. The majority of tasks in this role require human judgment, creativity, or physical presence that AI cannot easily replicate.

What is the job outlook for First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services?

According to BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034, First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services is projected to grow by 6.3% over the decade. Current employment stands at approximately 123,300 workers.

What skills are needed for First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services?

First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services requires a combination of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills. Typical education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent.

How much do First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services earn?

The median annual wage for First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services is $46,900, according to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Actual earnings vary by location, experience, industry, and employer. The BLS publishes detailed wage percentiles by region in its Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program.

What education is required for First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services?

The typical entry-level education for First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services is High school diploma or equivalent. Employers generally expect Less than 5 years of related work experience. On-the-job training typically involves None. Requirements can vary by employer and specialization.

Which companies employ First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services?

First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services roles exist across many industries and employers. Workforce composition is estimated from BLS industry-occupation employment distributions matched to SEC-registered public companies.

AI Exposure Rating

1.9
out of 5.0

Medium automation risk based on 10 analyzed tasks. Most tasks require human judgment and are resistant to automation.

Nationwide occupations with similar workforce profiles

Two data-derived peer sets for First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services: AI-exposure neighbors and BLS 2034 growth neighbors (distinct comparison neighborhoods, cross-occupation).

Similar AI exposure score

Nearest O*NET task-automability scores nationwide (38% here).

Similar projected growth (2024–2034)

Nearest BLS employment change rates nationwide (+6.3% here).

Peers are nearest-neighbor matches on published BLS + O*NET metrics among occupations with ≥10,000 workers in 2024; corpus ranks above sort the full tracked set.

What to do with this

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AI exposure scores estimate task automatability from O*NET data; they are not a certainty of job loss, and BLS growth projections are estimates, not guarantees.

Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024–2034 and O*NET Database 30.0. Employment figures are rounded. Wage data from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (OES).

Every figure on PlainWorkforce is rendered directly from BLS/O*NET source data, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these figures, or report a data error. Data current as of BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.

Sources: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034, O*NET Database 30.0.