Entertainment and Recreation Manager salary
From 28 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 11-9072: Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
At a glance
- Median up 92% since FY2024. From $49,379 in FY2024 to $95,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Entertainment and Recreation Manager H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 28 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Entertainment and Recreation Manager jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 11-9072, Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling). The median base salary is $74,500, 39% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $59,625 and $95,000.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 48% of filings
Mid-level · 52% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $60,000 | 10 |
| Level II · Qualified | $77,000 | 11 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Entertainment and Recreation Manager does
Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.
Typical tasks
- Write budgets to plan recreational activities or programs.
- Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
- Talk to customers to convey information about events or activities.
- Plan programs of events or schedules of activities.
- Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
- Calculate and record department expenses and revenue.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling), the median annual wage was $79,520 in May 2025, with 37,980 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $74,500, 6% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,000 | $46,270 |
| 25th percentile | $59,625 | $61,060 |
| Median | $74,500 | $79,520 |
| 75th percentile | $95,000 | $104,770 |
| 90th percentile | $120,000 | $139,110 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $48,000 |
| 25th | $59,625 |
| 50th (median) | $74,500 |
| 75th | $95,000 |
| 90th | $120,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2024 | $49,379 | $46,363 | $78,906 | 15 |
| FY2025 | $60,000 | $51,186 | $77,000 | 15 |
| FY2026 | $95,000 | $72,000 | $101,127 | 13 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Entertainment and Recreation Manager make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Entertainment and Recreation Manager jobs is $74,500 (28 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $59,625 and $95,000.
What does an entry-level Entertainment and Recreation Manager earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $60,000. Level I accounts for 48% of Entertainment and Recreation Manager filings.
Do H-1B Entertainment and Recreation Managers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($74,500) is 6% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($79,520, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.