Entertainment and Recreation Managers Salary by State
Also called: Entertainment and Recreation Managers
The national median pay for entertainment and recreation managers is $79,520 a year. By state, it ranges from $47,310 in West Virginia to $113,930 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $46,270
- 25th percentile
- $61,060
- Median
- $79,520
- 75th percentile
- $104,770
- Top 10%
- $139,110
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 37,980 jobs.
Median pay in 46 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $113,930 | +43% | $60,430 | $166,430 | 30 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $107,660 | +35% | $75,070 | $157,060 | 480 |
| 3 | New York | $98,390 | +24% | $60,780 | $141,810 | 1,330 |
| 4 | Colorado | $97,000 | +22% | $60,380 | $167,270 | 940 |
| 5 | Washington | $96,790 | +22% | $71,590 | $183,100 | 630 |
| 6 | Idaho | $95,020 | +19% | $54,920 | $135,730 | 110 |
| 7 | Vermont | $92,320 | +16% | $56,390 | $132,840 | 270 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $89,590 | +13% | $62,500 | $161,580 | 2,260 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $89,450 | +12% | $55,540 | $132,740 | 1,030 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $88,790 | +12% | $66,010 | $126,990 | 70 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $88,750 | +12% | $38,840 | $124,680 | 40 |
| 12 | Missouri | $83,620 | +5% | $48,740 | $130,830 | 370 |
| 13 | Florida | $83,520 | +5% | $45,480 | $162,030 | 2,620 |
| 14 | Georgia | $83,470 | +5% | $52,000 | $143,670 | 830 |
| 15 | Maine | $82,780 | +4% | $74,180 | $193,910 | 70 |
| 16 | Nevada | $82,370 | +4% | $35,410 | $130,010 | 410 |
| 17 | Maryland | $81,220 | +2% | $42,170 | $148,690 | 940 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $81,160 | +2% | $50,820 | $107,740 | 50 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $80,130 | +1% | $40,300 | $137,890 | 300 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $80,090 | +1% | $60,010 | $122,460 | 170 |
| 21 | California | $79,550 | 0% | $47,370 | $165,870 | 7,000 |
| 22 | Utah | $79,400 | 0% | $44,210 | $140,780 | 370 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $79,110 | −1% | $47,770 | $133,150 | 440 |
| 24 | Texas | $78,500 | −1% | $37,890 | $131,060 | 2,880 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $78,420 | −1% | $36,380 | $129,260 | 100 |
| 26 | Oregon | $78,200 | −2% | $49,400 | $136,410 | 930 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $78,010 | −2% | $62,400 | $129,190 | 130 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $77,990 | −2% | $47,660 | $136,160 | 1,200 |
| 29 | Illinois | $77,310 | −3% | $45,450 | $121,720 | 3,260 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $77,140 | −3% | $39,990 | $174,980 | 170 |
| 31 | Arizona | $76,550 | −4% | $42,300 | $149,850 | 880 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $76,000 | −4% | $56,720 | $107,720 | 160 |
| 33 | Virginia | $74,800 | −6% | $48,920 | $149,080 | 310 |
| 34 | Alaska | $70,700 | −11% | $53,430 | $135,210 | 120 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $70,530 | −11% | $54,490 | $129,120 | 540 |
| 36 | Kansas | $69,990 | −12% | $49,570 | $118,940 | 100 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $68,990 | −13% | $47,730 | $109,400 | 1,220 |
| 38 | Iowa | $68,320 | −14% | $41,690 | $110,010 | 620 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $67,670 | −15% | $41,200 | $100,210 | 90 |
| 40 | Alabama | $66,540 | −16% | $62,190 | $77,720 | 190 |
| 41 | Michigan | $65,890 | −17% | $40,970 | $111,480 | 1,670 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $63,270 | −20% | $41,970 | $105,470 | 310 |
| 43 | Indiana | $62,760 | −21% | $40,900 | $112,640 | 340 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $62,390 | −22% | $45,230 | $101,660 | 90 |
| 45 | Ohio | $58,440 | −27% | $39,760 | $98,250 | 1,280 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $49,640 | −38% | $35,010 | $91,070 | 230 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $47,310 | −41% | $38,940 | $71,180 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Entertainment and Recreation Managers salary questions
Which state pays entertainment and recreation managers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $113,930 a year (+43% vs. the national median of $79,520). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays entertainment and recreation managers the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $47,310 a year (−41% vs. national).
Where do most entertainment and recreation managers work?
California has the most jobs, about 7,000, with a median of $79,550.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.