How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make in Illinois?
$77,310a year
Median yearly pay for entertainment and recreation managers in Illinois. That is $37.17 an hour or $6,443 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.17
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,450Median: $77,310Highest 10%: $121,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,450 | $21.85 | |
| 25th | $54,090 | $26.00 | |
| Median | $77,310 | $37.17 | |
| 75th | $100,700 | $48.39 | |
| 90th | $121,700 | $58.52 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bloomington, IL | $86,300 |
| Champaign, IL | $81,690 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,570 |
| St. Louis, MO | $80,130 |
| Peoria, IL | $68,630 |
| Rockford, IL | $66,140 |
| Springfield, IL | $64,520 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for entertainment and recreation managers.
| 26. Oregon | $78,200 |
| 27. Connecticut | $78,010 |
| 28. North Carolina | $77,990 |
| 29. Illinois | $77,310 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $77,140 |
| 31. Arizona | $76,550 |
| 32. South Dakota | $76,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $37.17 ($77,310 a year).
Do entertainment and recreation managers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $77,310 against $79,520 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for entertainment and recreation manager pay?
Illinois ranks 29 of 47 states.
Which city in Illinois pays entertainment and recreation managers the most?
Bloomington, IL, with a median of $86,300 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.