How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make in Texas?
$78,500a year
Median yearly pay for entertainment and recreation managers in Texas. That is $37.74 an hour or $6,542 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.74
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,890Median: $78,500Highest 10%: $131,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $58,970 | $28.35 | |
| Median | $78,500 | $37.74 | |
| 75th | $100,900 | $48.51 | |
| 90th | $131,100 | $63.01 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $81,780 |
| Dallas, TX | $81,570 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $79,020 |
| Killeen, TX | $77,030 |
| Houston, TX | $76,810 |
| El Paso, TX | $76,430 |
| San Antonio, TX | $68,540 |
| McAllen, TX | $65,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for entertainment and recreation managers.
| 21. California | $79,550 |
| 22. Utah | $79,400 |
| 23. South Carolina | $79,110 |
| 24. Texas | $78,500 |
| 25. Oklahoma | $78,420 |
| 26. Oregon | $78,200 |
| 27. Connecticut | $78,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $37.74 ($78,500 a year).
Do entertainment and recreation managers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $78,500 against $79,520 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Texas rank for entertainment and recreation manager pay?
Texas ranks 24 of 47 states.
Which city in Texas pays entertainment and recreation managers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $81,780 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.