Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries: NAICS 713
About the Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries subsector
The amusement, gambling, and recreation industries subsector is part of the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
Industries in the Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries subsector (1) operate facilities where patrons can primarily engage in sports, recreation, amusement, or gambling activities and/or (2) provide other amusement and recreation services, such as supplying and servicing amusement devices in places of business operated by others; operating sports teams, clubs, or leagues engaged in playing games for recreational purposes; and guiding tours without using transportation equipment.
North American Industry Classification System
The amusement, gambling, and recreation industries subsector consists of these industry groups:
- Amusement Parks and Arcades: NAICS 7131
- Gambling Industries: NAICS 7132
- Other Amusement and Recreation Industries: NAICS 7139
Workforce Statistics
This section provides information relating to employment in amusement, gambling, and recreation industries.
These data are obtained from employer or establishment surveys.
The following tables present an overview of the industry including
the number of jobs,
mass layoffs,
data for occupations common to the industry,
and projections of occupational employment change.
Employment and Layoffs
| Data series |
Back
data |
Jan.
2013 |
Feb.
2013 |
Mar.
2013 |
Apr.
2013 |
Employment (in thousands) |
|
Employment, all employees (seasonally adjusted) |
|
1,437.6 |
1,436.6 |
1,439.7 |
1,435.2 |
Employment, production and nonsupervisory employees |
|
1,095.4 |
1,103.1 |
1,150.1 |
|
Layoffs |
|
Mass layoff events |
|
11 |
8 |
5 |
25 |
Initial claimants for unemployment benefits |
|
723 |
521 |
636 |
2,619 |
(Source: Current Employment Statistics, Mass Layoff Statistics)
Extended Mass Layoffs
(Source: Mass Layoff Statistics)
Employment by Occupation
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics)
Projections
For projected (future) employment estimates, see the National Employment Matrix, which includes employment estimates by industry and occupation for amusement, gambling, and recreation industries.
(Source: Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections)
Earnings and Hours
This section presents data on employee earnings and weekly hours.
The latest industry averages of hourly earnings and weekly hours are shown.
In addition, recent hourly and annual earnings are shown for occupations commonly found in amusement, gambling, and recreation industries.
Earnings and Hours of All Employees
(Source: Current Employment Statistics)
Earnings and Hours of Production and Nonsupervisory Employees
(Source: Current Employment Statistics)
Earnings by Occupation
| Data series |
Wages, 2012 |
| Hourly |
Annual |
| Median |
Mean |
Median |
Mean |
Amusement and recreation attendants |
$8.94 |
$9.34 |
$18,590 |
$19,430 |
Bartenders |
$9.16 |
$10.31 |
$19,050 |
$21,450 |
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors |
$15.78 |
$18.30 |
$32,830 |
$38,070 |
Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers |
$8.95 |
$9.47 |
$18,610 |
$19,690 |
Waiters and waitresses |
$9.13 |
$10.32 |
$19,000 |
$21,460 |
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics)
Work-related Fatalities, Injuries, and Illnesses
This section presents data for the industry on the number of workplace fatalities and the rates of workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in amusement, gambling, and recreation industries. An injury or illness is considered to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.
(Source: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities)
Workplace Trends
This section presents data on the number of establishments in amusement, gambling, and recreation industries.
Establishments
(Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages)
Other BLS Resources
Career Guide to Industries
To learn about careers from an industry perspective, see the Career Guide to Industries.
Data extracted on:
May 22, 2013
