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BLSSalary

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling Salary (2025)

Based on 37,980 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$89,750
$43.15/hr
Annual Median
$79,520
$38.23/hr
Bottom 10%
$46,270
$22.25/hr
Top 10%
$139,110
$66.88/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$46,270
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$61,060
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$79,520
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$104,770
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$139,110

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$46K

25th

$61K

Median

$80K

75th

$105K

90th

$139K

Highest Paying States for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
District of Columbia$114,770
Washington$113,810
Minnesota$112,680
Colorado$109,890
New York$105,760
Maine$101,930
New Jersey$100,930
California$98,270
Florida$98,230
Vermont$94,700

Geographic Salary Variation

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $114,770 per year, while Vermont has an average of $94,700 — a difference of $20,070. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 37,980 workers were employed as Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gamblings in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Management Occupations. The annual mean wage of $89,750 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 11-9072

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($46,270) represents entry-level or part-time Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gamblings, while the 90th percentile ($139,110) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($79,520) is the midpoint — half of all Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gamblings earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.