Entertainment and Recreation Managers Salary in Iowa
Also called: Entertainment and Recreation Managers
Entertainment and Recreation Managers in Iowa earn a median of $68,320 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($79,520)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,690; the top 10% earn over $110,010. Nationally the range is $46,270 to $139,110.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Lodging Managers$59,680 median in Iowa
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,610 median in Iowa
- Spa Managers$69,720 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$41,950 median in Iowa
- Gambling Managers$76,350 median in Iowa
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$38,780 median in Iowa
Entertainment and Recreation Managers pay in Iowa
How much do entertainment and recreation managers make in Iowa?
The median is $68,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,690 and the top 10% earn over $110,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for entertainment and recreation managers?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 47 (−14% vs. the national median of $79,520). Living costs are not included.