Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling in the U.S. is $79,520 ($38.23 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $79,520
- Mean annual wage
- $89,750
- Median hourly wage
- $38.23
- Employment
- 37,980
37,980 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,270 | $22.25 |
| 25th percentile | $61,060 | $29.36 |
| Median (50th) | $79,520 | $38.23 |
| 75th percentile | $104,770 | $50.37 |
| 90th percentile | $139,110 | $66.88 |
Highest-paying states for entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $113,930 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $107,660 | 480 |
| New York | $98,390 | 1,330 |
| Colorado | $97,000 | 940 |
| Washington | $96,790 | 630 |
| Idaho | $95,020 | 110 |
| Vermont | $92,320 | 270 |
| New Jersey | $89,590 | 2,260 |
| Massachusetts | $89,450 | 1,030 |
| Wyoming | $88,790 | 70 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $47,310 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $49,640 median annual wage
- Ohio: $58,440 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $62,390 median annual wage
- Indiana: $62,760 median annual wage
About this occupation
Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.
Typical tasks
- Inspect equipment, such as rides, games, and vehicles, to detect wear and damage.
- Assign tasks and work hours to staff.
- Interview and hire associates to fill staff vacancies.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
- Write budgets to plan recreational activities or programs.
- Plan, organize, or lead group activities for customers, such as exercise routines, athletic events, or arts and crafts.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 18.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.7% |
| Associate's degree | 11.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 35.6% |
| Master's degree | 9.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.6% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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