How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make in New York?
$98,390a year
Median yearly pay for entertainment and recreation managers in New York. That is $47.30 an hour or $8,199 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.30
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,780Median: $98,390Highest 10%: $141,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,780 | $29.22 | |
| 25th | $73,520 | $35.35 | |
| Median | $98,390 | $47.30 | |
| 75th | $135,200 | $65.00 | |
| 90th | $141,800 | $68.18 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $98,390 |
| New York, NY | $94,390 |
| Buffalo, NY | $78,000 |
| Syracuse, NY | $77,540 |
| Rochester, NY | $75,730 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $71,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for entertainment and recreation managers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $113,900 |
| 2. Minnesota | $107,700 |
| 3. New York | $98,390 |
| 4. Colorado | $97,000 |
| 5. Washington | $96,790 |
| 6. Idaho | $95,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $47.30 ($98,390 a year).
Do entertainment and recreation managers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $98,390 against $79,520 nationally, 24% more.
Where does New York rank for entertainment and recreation manager pay?
New York ranks 3 of 47 states.
Which city in New York pays entertainment and recreation managers the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $98,390 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.