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How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make in Santa Cruz?

$77,610a year

Median yearly pay for entertainment and recreation managers in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area. That is $37.31 an hour or $6,468 a month.

Hourly
$37.31
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
77 of 159
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,630Median: $77,610Highest 10%: $119,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,630$22.90
25th$55,640$26.75
Median$77,610$37.31
75th$100,500$48.30
90th$119,800$57.59

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for entertainment and recreation managers.

Salinas, CA$98,550
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
Bakersfield, CA$76,820
San Diego, CA$76,720
Modesto, CA$75,590
San Luis Obispo, CA$74,410
Fresno, CA$71,040
Stockton, CA$69,770
Entertainment and Recreation Manager salary in California Entertainment and Recreation Manager salary in all states

Related jobs in Santa Cruz

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chief Executive$209,100
Architectural and Engineering Manager$206,900
Natural Sciences Manager$202,400
Computer and Information Systems Manager$198,800
Education Administrator$172,400
Manager$170,700
Marketing Manager$169,000
Financial Manager$165,800
Human Resources Manager$164,600
Education Administrator$157,600
Salaries for every job in Santa Cruz, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make an hour in Santa Cruz?

The median hourly pay in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area is $37.31 ($77,610 a year).

Do entertainment and recreation managers make more in Santa Cruz than the national average?

No: $77,610 against $79,520 nationally, 2% less.

How does Santa Cruz compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $79,550, so Santa Cruz pays 2% less.

Where does Santa Cruz rank for entertainment and recreation manager pay?

77 of 159 metro areas with data.

How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make starting out in Santa Cruz?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,800 or more.

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.