# Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

SOC 11-9072. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/entertainment-and-recreation-managers-except-gambling

Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $79,520 (middle half $61,060–$104,770; BLS May 2025)
- Jobs 2025-35: 6%; ~5.1k openings a year; typical entry: Bachelor's degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)

## Median wage by state
- AK: $70,700
- AL: $66,540
- AR: $49,640
- AZ: $76,550
- CA: $79,550
- CO: $97,000
- CT: $78,010
- DC: $113,930
- FL: $83,520
- GA: $83,470
- HI: $81,160
- IA: $68,320
- ID: $95,020
- IL: $77,310
- IN: $62,760
- KS: $69,990
- KY: $80,130
- LA: $62,390
- MA: $89,450
- MD: $81,220
- ME: $82,780
- MI: $65,890
- MN: $107,660
- MO: $83,620
- MS: $67,670
- NC: $77,990
- NE: $63,270
- NH: $80,090
- NJ: $89,590
- NV: $82,370
- NY: $98,390
- OH: $58,440
- OK: $78,420
- OR: $78,200
- PA: $68,990
- PR: $43,260
- RI: $88,750
- SC: $79,110
- SD: $76,000
- TN: $70,530
- TX: $78,500
- UT: $79,400
- VA: $74,800
- VT: $92,320
- WA: $96,790
- WI: $77,140
- WV: $47,310
- WY: $88,790

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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