Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling in the United States was $79,520 ($38.23 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,270 | $22.25 |
| 25th | $61,060 | $29.36 |
| Median | $79,520 | $38.23 |
| 75th | $104,770 | $50.37 |
| 90th | $139,110 | $66.88 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 11-9072
- Total U.S. employment: 37,980
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
With approximately 37,980 entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $46,270, median pay is $79,520, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $139,110.
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $66,540 | $31.99 | -16.3% | 190 |
| Alaska | $70,700 | $33.99 | -11.1% | 120 |
| Arizona | $76,550 | $36.80 | -3.7% | 880 |
| Arkansas | $49,640 | $23.87 | -37.6% | 230 |
| California | $79,550 | $38.25 | +0.0% | 7,000 |
| Colorado | $97,000 | $46.63 | +22.0% | 940 |
| Connecticut | $78,010 | $37.50 | -1.9% | 130 |
| District of Columbia | $113,930 | $54.77 | +43.3% | 30 |
| Florida | $83,520 | $40.15 | +5.0% | 2,620 |
| Georgia | $83,470 | $40.13 | +5.0% | 830 |
| Hawaii | $81,160 | $39.02 | +2.1% | 50 |
| Idaho | $95,020 | $45.68 | +19.5% | 110 |
| Illinois | $77,310 | $37.17 | -2.8% | 3,260 |
| Indiana | $62,760 | $30.17 | -21.1% | 340 |
| Iowa | $68,320 | $32.85 | -14.1% | 620 |
| Kansas | $69,990 | $33.65 | -12.0% | 100 |
| Kentucky | $80,130 | $38.52 | +0.8% | 300 |
| Louisiana | $62,390 | $30.00 | -21.5% | 90 |
| Maine | $82,780 | $39.80 | +4.1% | 70 |
| Maryland | $81,220 | $39.05 | +2.1% | 940 |
| Massachusetts | $89,450 | $43.01 | +12.5% | 1,030 |
| Michigan | $65,890 | $31.68 | -17.1% | 1,670 |
| Minnesota | $107,660 | $51.76 | +35.4% | 480 |
| Mississippi | $67,670 | $32.54 | -14.9% | 90 |
| Missouri | $83,620 | $40.20 | +5.2% | 370 |
| Nebraska | $63,270 | $30.42 | -20.4% | 310 |
| Nevada | $82,370 | $39.60 | +3.6% | 410 |
| New Hampshire | $80,090 | $38.51 | +0.7% | 170 |
| New Jersey | $89,590 | $43.07 | +12.7% | 2,260 |
| New Mexico | — | — | — | 80 |
| New York | $98,390 | $47.31 | +23.7% | 1,330 |
| North Carolina | $77,990 | $37.49 | -1.9% | 1,200 |
| Ohio | $58,440 | $28.10 | -26.5% | 1,280 |
| Oklahoma | $78,420 | $37.70 | -1.4% | 100 |
| Oregon | $78,200 | $37.60 | -1.7% | 930 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,990 | $33.17 | -13.2% | 1,220 |
| Rhode Island | $88,750 | $42.67 | +11.6% | 40 |
| South Carolina | $79,110 | $38.04 | -0.5% | 440 |
| South Dakota | $76,000 | $36.54 | -4.4% | 160 |
| Tennessee | $70,530 | $33.91 | -11.3% | 540 |
| Texas | $78,500 | $37.74 | -1.3% | 2,880 |
| Utah | $79,400 | $38.17 | -0.2% | 370 |
| Vermont | $92,320 | $44.38 | +16.1% | 270 |
| Virginia | $74,800 | $35.96 | -5.9% | 310 |
| Washington | $96,790 | $46.53 | +21.7% | 630 |
| West Virginia | $47,310 | $22.75 | -40.5% | 100 |
| Wisconsin | $77,140 | $37.09 | -3.0% | 170 |
| Wyoming | $88,790 | $42.69 | +11.7% | 70 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling?
The median annual wage for entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling is $79,520 ($38.23 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 37,980 entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $38.23. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.