How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $38.23 an hour or $6,627 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.23
- Average (mean)
- $89,750
- Jobs
- 37,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,270 | $22.25 | |
| 25th | $61,060 | $29.36 | |
| Median | $79,520 | $38.23 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.37 | |
| 90th | $139,100 | $66.88 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $113,900 |
| Minnesota | $107,700 |
| New York | $98,390 |
| Colorado | $97,000 |
| Washington | $96,790 |
| Idaho | $95,020 |
| Vermont | $92,320 |
| New Jersey | $89,590 |
| Massachusetts | $89,450 |
| Wyoming | $88,790 |
| Rhode Island | $88,750 |
| Missouri | $83,620 |
| Florida | $83,520 |
| Georgia | $83,470 |
| Maine | $82,780 |
| Nevada | $82,370 |
| Maryland | $81,220 |
| Hawaii | $81,160 |
| Kentucky | $80,130 |
| New Hampshire | $80,090 |
| California | $79,550 |
| Utah | $79,400 |
| South Carolina | $79,110 |
| Texas | $78,500 |
| Oklahoma | $78,420 |
| Oregon | $78,200 |
| Connecticut | $78,010 |
| North Carolina | $77,990 |
| Illinois | $77,310 |
| Wisconsin | $77,140 |
| Arizona | $76,550 |
| South Dakota | $76,000 |
| Virginia | $74,800 |
| Alaska | $70,700 |
| Tennessee | $70,530 |
| Kansas | $69,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,990 |
| Iowa | $68,320 |
| Mississippi | $67,670 |
| Alabama | $66,540 |
| Michigan | $65,890 |
| Nebraska | $63,270 |
| Indiana | $62,760 |
| Louisiana | $62,390 |
| Ohio | $58,440 |
| Arkansas | $49,640 |
| West Virginia | $47,310 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $123,800 |
| Naples, FL | $120,400 |
| Olympia, WA | $116,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $106,800 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $105,500 |
| Denver, CO | $100,500 |
| Lexington, KY | $99,770 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $99,640 |
| Burlington, VT | $99,170 |
| Boise City, ID | $98,740 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $98,560 |
| Salinas, CA | $98,550 |
| Napa, CA | $98,430 |
| Albany, NY | $98,390 |
| Provo, UT | $98,270 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $38.23 ($79,520 a year).
How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make a month?
About $6,627 a month before tax, based on a median of $79,520 a year.
How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,270 or less a year ($22.25 an hour); the top 10% make $139,100 or more.
Which state pays entertainment and recreation managers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $113,900 a year, followed by Minnesota ($107,700) and New York ($98,390).
Which city pays entertainment and recreation managers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $123,800 a year.
How many entertainment and recreation managers are there in the United States?
About 37,980 people work as entertainment and recreation managers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.