Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling Salary
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling earn a median $79,520 a year nationally. Management Occupations
U.S. median
$79,520
$38.23 per hour
Range
$46,270 – $139,110
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
37,980
across the U.S.
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$64,772
per year · effective tax rate 18.5%
$5,398Monthly
$2,699Twice a month
$2,491Every 2 weeks
$31.14Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,664
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,930
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,153
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$64,772
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,270 | $22.25 | $39,358 |
| 25th percentile | $61,060 | $29.36 | $51,242 |
| Median (50th) | $79,520 | $38.23 | $64,772 |
| 75th percentile | $104,770 | $50.37 | $82,536 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $139,110 | $66.88 | $106,348 |
Best cities for entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | $88,410 | $67,061 | $67,022 | 510 |
| 2 | Miami, FL | $96,110 | $76,443 | $66,965 | 900 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $94,290 | $70,669 | $65,273 | 780 |
| 4 | Orlando, FL | $81,000 | $65,814 | $64,893 | 460 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $94,220 | $70,074 | $64,356 | 550 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $81,570 | $66,214 | $64,230 | 1,020 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $76,810 | $62,866 | $63,740 | 660 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $94,390 | $70,705 | $62,813 | 2,410 |
| 9 | Philadelphia, PA | $78,670 | $61,759 | $60,221 | 690 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $80,570 | $61,668 | $59,528 | 2,530 |
| 11 | Phoenix, AZ | $76,500 | $60,944 | $58,988 | 650 |
| 12 | Detroit, MI | $74,030 | $58,015 | $57,842 | 550 |
| 13 | Portland, OR | $82,610 | $60,547 | $57,434 | 470 |
| 14 | Riverside, CA | $79,530 | $60,579 | $56,912 | 550 |
| 15 | Sacramento, CA | $79,390 | $60,495 | $56,712 | 610 |
| 16 | San Francisco, CA | $83,020 | $62,664 | $54,202 | 1,070 |
| 17 | Los Angeles, CA | $78,200 | $59,783 | $52,642 | 2,200 |
| 18 | San Diego, CA | $76,720 | $58,880 | $52,624 | 660 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Miami, FL — $96,110
- New York, NY — $94,390
- Boston, MA — $94,290
- Washington, DC — $94,220
- Atlanta, GA — $88,410
- San Francisco, CA — $83,020
- Portland, OR — $82,610
- Dallas, TX — $81,570
- Orlando, FL — $81,000
- Chicago, IL — $80,570
- Riverside, CA — $79,530
- Sacramento, CA — $79,390
- Philadelphia, PA — $78,670
- Los Angeles, CA — $78,200
- Houston, TX — $76,810
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $113,930 | $82,264 | $60,430 – $166,430 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $107,660 | $78,771 | $75,070 – $157,060 | 480 |
| New York | $98,390 | $73,283 | $60,780 – $141,810 | 1,330 |
| Colorado | $97,000 | $73,510 | $60,380 – $167,270 | 940 |
| Washington | $96,790 | $76,922 | $71,590 – $183,100 | 630 |
| Idaho | $95,020 | $71,749 | $54,920 – $135,730 | 110 |
| Vermont | $92,320 | $70,144 | $56,390 – $132,840 | 270 |
| New Jersey | $89,590 | $68,340 | $62,500 – $161,580 | 2,260 |
| Massachusetts | $89,450 | $67,506 | $55,540 – $132,740 | 1,030 |
| Wyoming | $88,790 | $71,294 | $66,010 – $126,990 | 70 |
| Rhode Island | $88,750 | $68,554 | $38,840 – $124,680 | 40 |
| Missouri | $83,620 | $64,664 | $48,740 – $130,830 | 370 |
| Florida | $83,520 | $67,586 | $45,480 – $162,030 | 2,620 |
| Georgia | $83,470 | $63,842 | $52,000 – $143,670 | 830 |
| Maine | $82,780 | $62,643 | $74,180 – $193,910 | 70 |
| Nevada | $82,370 | $66,777 | $35,410 – $130,010 | 410 |
| Maryland | $81,220 | $62,474 | $42,170 – $148,690 | 940 |
| Hawaii | $81,160 | $61,288 | $50,820 – $107,740 | 50 |
| Kentucky | $80,130 | $62,515 | $40,300 – $137,890 | 300 |
| New Hampshire | $80,090 | $65,173 | $60,010 – $122,460 | 170 |
| California | $79,550 | $60,591 | $47,370 – $165,870 | 7,000 |
| Utah | $79,400 | $62,081 | $44,210 – $140,780 | 370 |
| South Carolina | $79,110 | $60,894 | $47,770 – $133,150 | 440 |
| Texas | $78,500 | $64,055 | $37,890 – $131,060 | 2,880 |
| Oklahoma | $78,420 | $61,015 | $36,380 – $129,260 | 100 |
| Oregon | $78,200 | $57,831 | $49,400 – $136,410 | 930 |
| Connecticut | $78,010 | $60,994 | $62,400 – $129,190 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $77,990 | $61,093 | $47,660 – $136,160 | 1,200 |
| Illinois | $77,310 | $59,536 | $45,450 – $121,720 | 3,260 |
| Wisconsin | $77,140 | $60,390 | $39,990 – $174,980 | 170 |
| Arizona | $76,550 | $60,978 | $42,300 – $149,850 | 880 |
| South Dakota | $76,000 | $62,296 | $56,720 – $107,720 | 160 |
| Virginia | $74,800 | $57,965 | $48,920 – $149,080 | 310 |
| Alaska | $70,700 | $58,567 | $53,430 – $135,210 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $70,530 | $58,448 | $54,490 – $129,120 | 540 |
| Kansas | $69,990 | $54,962 | $49,570 – $118,940 | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,990 | $55,246 | $47,730 – $109,400 | 1,220 |
| Iowa | $68,320 | $54,949 | $41,690 – $110,010 | 620 |
| Mississippi | $67,670 | $54,461 | $41,200 – $100,210 | 90 |
| Alabama | $66,540 | $52,579 | $62,190 – $77,720 | 190 |
| Michigan | $65,890 | $52,573 | $40,970 – $111,480 | 1,670 |
| Nebraska | $63,270 | $51,018 | $41,970 – $105,470 | 310 |
| Indiana | $62,760 | $50,786 | $40,900 – $112,640 | 340 |
| Louisiana | $62,390 | $50,825 | $45,230 – $101,660 | 90 |
| Ohio | $58,440 | $48,312 | $39,760 – $98,250 | 1,280 |
| Arkansas | $49,640 | $40,343 | $35,010 – $91,070 | 230 |
| West Virginia | $47,310 | $38,792 | $38,940 – $71,180 | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling make?
The national median salary for entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling is $79,520 a year ($38.23 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,270 and the top 10% earn over $139,110. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $113,930. After taxes and local prices, Atlanta, GA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling are there in the U.S.?
About 37,980 people work as entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling nationwide.