Entertainment and Recreation Managers Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
The median entertainment and recreation managers salary in the United States is $79,520 per year ($38.23/hour). Salaries range from $46,270 at the entry level to $139,110+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 37,980 entertainment and recreation managers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 7.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$79,520
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.23
per hour
Employment
37,980
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$46,270
25th percentile
$61,060
Median
$79,520
75th percentile
$104,770
90th percentile
$139,110
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+7.7%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
5,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
+ Less than 5 years experience
Entertainment and Recreation Managers Salary by State
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$47K$114K■ No data
Top Paying States
District of Columbia
$114K
+43%
Minnesota
$108K
+35%
New York
$98K
+24%
Colorado
$97K
+22%
Washington
$97K
+22%
Idaho
$95K
+19%
Vermont
$92K
+16%
New Jersey
$90K
+13%
Massachusetts
$89K
+12%
Wyoming
$89K
+12%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $113,930 | +43.3% |
| Minnesota | $107,660 | +35.4% |
| New York | $98,390 | +23.7% |
| Colorado | $97,000 | +22.0% |
| Washington | $96,790 | +21.7% |
| Idaho | $95,020 | +19.5% |
| Vermont | $92,320 | +16.1% |
| New Jersey | $89,590 | +12.7% |
| Massachusetts | $89,450 | +12.5% |
| Wyoming | $88,790 | +11.7% |
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Entertainment and Recreation Managers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $123,780 | +55.7% |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $120,410 | +51.4% |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $116,000 | +45.9% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $106,830 | +34.3% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $105,500 | +32.7% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $100,500 | +26.4% |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $99,770 | +25.5% |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $99,640 | +25.3% |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $99,170 | +24.7% |
| Boise City, ID | $98,740 | +24.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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