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  1. Occupations
  2. Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

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.

SOC: 11-9072.00

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

36,700

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $45,320. 25th percentile: U.S. $58,380. 50th percentile: U.S. $77,180. 75th percentile: U.S. $101,750. 90th percentile: U.S. $134,680. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$45,320
10% of workers earn the following or more$134,680
Workers on average earn$87,060

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Apple macOS
  • Atlassian Confluence
  • Cisco Webex
  • Facebook
  • Google Docs
  • HubSpot software
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Linux
  • Marketo Marketing Automation
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oracle Database
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
  • SAP software
  • SAS
  • Salesforce software
  • Slack

Technology Skills

  • ADP Workforce Now
  • Airtable
  • Apple Keynote
  • Blackboard software
  • Blink
  • Dropbox
  • Eko
  • Evernote
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Recreation Workers 39-9032.00
  • Recreational Therapists 29-1125.00
  • General and Operations Managers 11-1021.00
  • Lodging Managers 11-9081.00
  • Fitness and Wellness Coordinators 11-9179.01

Moderately Similar

  • Park Naturalists 19-1031.03
  • Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1193.00
  • Social and Community Service Managers 11-9151.00
  • Facilities Managers 11-3013.00
  • Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 13-1121.00

Related

  • First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services 39-1014.00
  • Amusement and Recreation Attendants 39-3091.00
  • Tour Guides and Escorts 39-7011.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers 39-1022.00
  • Training and Development Managers 11-3131.00
  • Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 49-3092.00
  • Travel Guides 39-7012.00
  • Self-Enrichment Teachers 25-3021.00
  • Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare 11-9031.00
  • Food Service Managers 11-9051.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateLeadershipIssuer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Sport ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Business ExchangeIssuer: Troy University
  • Doctoral DegreeDoctor of Philosophy in Sport ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Sport ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Business AdministrationIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeSport Management MajorIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeHospitality, Tourism and Event Management MajorIssuer: Troy University