SOC 11-9072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling — Cape Coral
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL · 9 metro areas compared
In Cape Coral, FL the median wage for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling reaches $105,500 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Cape Coral, FL the median wage for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling reaches $105,500 a year. That is 32.7% more than the national median of $79,520. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $76,560 and $133,920. The lowest tenth earn under $57,490, while the highest tenth earn more than $195,820.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Naples leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $120,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 35th of 431 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,490 | −27.7% |
| 25th | $76,560 | −3.7% |
| Median (50th) | $105,500 | +32.7% |
| 75th | $133,920 | +68.4% |
| 90th | $195,820 | +146.3% |
| Mean | $116,860 | +47.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $120,410 | 90 | |
| 2 | Miami | $96,110 | 900 | |
| 3 | Port St. Lucie | $92,390 | 50 | |
| 4 | North Port | $86,460 | 90 | |
| 5 | Lakeland | $83,290 | 40 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $81,000 | 460 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $76,890 | 140 | |
| 8 | Tampa | $75,860 | 350 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $63,850 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cape Coral run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $105,500 buys what $102,031 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 28.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$105,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,031US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,500 a year, 32.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,490 to $195,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $120,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling in Cape Coral, FL?
The median annual wage is $105,500, or $50.72 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $79,520, so pay in Cape Coral, FL is 32.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cape Coral, FL earns more than $195,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,490 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Naples, at $120,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Cape Coral, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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