How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make in California?
$79,550a year
Median yearly pay for entertainment and recreation managers in California. That is $38.25 an hour or $6,629 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.25
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 7,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,370Median: $79,550Highest 10%: $165,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,370 | $22.77 | |
| 25th | $63,370 | $30.47 | |
| Median | $79,550 | $38.25 | |
| 75th | $112,000 | $53.86 | |
| 90th | $165,900 | $79.75 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salinas, CA | $98,550 |
| Napa, CA | $98,430 |
| San Jose, CA | $90,060 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $83,190 |
| San Francisco, CA | $83,020 |
| Vallejo, CA | $80,520 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $80,440 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,830 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,530 |
| Sacramento, CA | $79,390 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,200 |
| Chico, CA | $78,110 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $77,610 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $76,820 |
| Visalia, CA | $76,820 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,720 |
| Modesto, CA | $75,590 |
| Redding, CA | $75,170 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $74,410 |
| Fresno, CA | $71,040 |
| Stockton, CA | $69,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for entertainment and recreation managers.
| 18. Hawaii | $81,160 |
| 19. Kentucky | $80,130 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $80,090 |
| 21. California | $79,550 |
| 22. Utah | $79,400 |
| 23. South Carolina | $79,110 |
| 24. Texas | $78,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.25 ($79,550 a year).
Do entertainment and recreation managers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $79,550 against $79,520 nationally, 0% more.
Where does California rank for entertainment and recreation manager pay?
California ranks 21 of 47 states.
Which city in California pays entertainment and recreation managers the most?
Salinas, CA, with a median of $98,550 a year.
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.