Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
SOC 11-9072 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling is $73,460, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $84,080, and an estimated 29,690 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2021 and 2023, pay rose +18.5% while consumer prices rose 12.4% — a real change of +5.4% after inflation. BLS projects employment will grow 7.7% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73,460 | $73,460 | 29,690 |
| 2022 | $67,220 | $69,987 | 22,950 |
| 2021 | $62,000 | $69,718 | 17,800 |
Nominal change
+18.5%
Inflation (CPI)
+12.4%
Real change
+5.4%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+7.7%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
43,200
Projected 2034
46,500
Annual Openings
5,500
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $73,460. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $131,130 | +78.5% | 60 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $103,290 | +40.6% | 100 |
| Washington | $100,690 | +37.1% | 440 |
| Minnesota | $100,440 | +36.7% | 310 |
| Virginia | $96,130 | +30.9% | 100 |
| Colorado | $92,340 | +25.7% | 690 |
| Massachusetts | $90,210 | +22.8% | 250 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $84,560 | +15.1% | 50 |
| Wyoming | $83,860 | +14.2% | 40 |
| Maine | $82,980 | +13% | 130 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$42,730
25th Pct
$53,480
Median
$73,460
75th Pct
$99,170
90th Pct
$133,680
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| PopStroke Holdings LLC | FL | 1 | $55,000 |
| Trenton Country Club | NJ | 1 | $86,906 |
| Heritage Farm Foundation | WV | 1 | $30,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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