How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make in New Jersey?
$89,590a year
Median yearly pay for entertainment and recreation managers in New Jersey. That is $43.07 an hour or $7,466 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.07
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,500Median: $89,590Highest 10%: $161,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,500 | $30.05 | |
| 25th | $75,990 | $36.53 | |
| Median | $89,590 | $43.07 | |
| 75th | $115,400 | $55.50 | |
| 90th | $161,600 | $77.68 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $94,390 |
| Trenton, NJ | $85,990 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $84,650 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,670 |
| Allentown, PA | $71,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for entertainment and recreation managers.
| 5. Washington | $96,790 |
| 6. Idaho | $95,020 |
| 7. Vermont | $92,320 |
| 8. New Jersey | $89,590 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $89,450 |
| 10. Wyoming | $88,790 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $88,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $43.07 ($89,590 a year).
Do entertainment and recreation managers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $89,590 against $79,520 nationally, 13% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for entertainment and recreation manager pay?
New Jersey ranks 8 of 47 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays entertainment and recreation managers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $94,390 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.