SOC 11-9072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling — York
York-Hanover, PA · 6 metro areas compared
In York, PA the median wage is $60,740.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In York, PA the median wage is $60,740. That is 23.6% lower than the national median of $79,520. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $55,010 and $66,840. The lowest tenth earn under $49,720, while the highest tenth earn more than $77,120.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Philadelphia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,670. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 163rd of 390 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,720 | −37.5% |
| 25th | $55,010 | −30.8% |
| Median (50th) | $60,740 | −23.6% |
| 75th | $66,840 | −15.9% |
| 90th | $77,120 | −3.0% |
| Mean | $64,550 | −18.8% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $78,670 | 690 | |
| 2 | Allentown | $71,800 | 120 | |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | $71,010 | 270 | |
| 4 | Lancaster | $64,310 | 60 | |
| 5 | Scranton | $63,930 | 40 | |
| 6 | Harrisburg | $63,250 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in York run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $60,740 goes as far as $62,234 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,234US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,740 a year, 23.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,720 to $77,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $78,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling in York, PA?
The median annual wage is $60,740, or $29.20 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 York, PA is 23.6% lower. 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 York, PA earns more than $77,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,720 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 Philadelphia, at $78,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in York, PA. 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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