SOC 11-9072 · May 2025 · United States
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling across the United States is $79,520 per year, measured over 37,980 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $113,930.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
Pay for this occupation varies by 140.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $113,930 and West Virginia pays $47,310.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $113,930 | 30 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | $107,660 | 480 | |
| 3 | New York | $98,390 | 1,330 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $97,000 | 940 | |
| 5 | Washington | $96,790 | 630 | |
| 6 | Idaho | $95,020 | 110 | |
| 7 | Vermont | $92,320 | 270 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $89,590 | 2,260 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $89,450 | 1,030 | |
| 10 | Wyoming | $88,790 | 70 |
States with the most Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,000 | $79,550 | |
| 2 | Illinois | 3,260 | $77,310 | |
| 3 | Texas | 2,880 | $78,500 | |
| 4 | Florida | 2,620 | $83,520 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 2,260 | $89,590 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 1,670 | $65,890 | |
| 7 | New York | 1,330 | $98,390 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 1,280 | $58,440 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 1,220 | $68,990 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 1,200 | $77,990 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $123,780 | 320 |
| 2 | Naples | $120,410 | 90 |
| 3 | Olympia | $116,000 | 30 |
| 4 | Seattle | $106,830 | 400 |
| 5 | Cape Coral | $105,500 | 80 |
| 6 | Denver | $100,500 | 430 |
| 7 | Lexington | $99,770 | 40 |
| 8 | Hilton Head Island | $99,640 | 50 |
| 9 | Burlington | $99,170 | 60 |
| 10 | Boise City | $98,740 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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