Entertainment and recreation managers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$77,180
~$37/hr · ~$6,432/mo
US Jobs
43K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
5/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 5/10
This role involves a significant amount of digital knowledge work, such as budgeting, scheduling, and strategic planning, which is highly susceptible to AI optimization. However, the core of the job requires physical presence to inspect facilities, manage real-time emergencies, and provide high-touch interpersonal leadership and customer service in physical environments like parks and fitness centers.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WIBEST VALUE | $111,130 | Above avg (104.3) | $106,546 |
| Savannah, GA | $100,560 | Below avg (95.9) | $104,850 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $95,910 | Below avg (92.5) | $103,685 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $100,380 | Average (97.3) | $103,157 |
| Richmond, VA | $100,320 | Average (98.3) | $102,017 |
| Ogden, UT | $97,970 | Below avg (96.1) | $101,915 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $95,630 | Below avg (94.9) | $100,747 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $96,390 | Below avg (95.7) | $100,678 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $93,780 | Average (97.3) | $96,431 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $99,200 | Above avg (103.1) | $96,217 |
| Greeley, CO | $92,150 | Below avg (96.6) | $95,351 |
| Boise City, ID | $88,150 | Below avg (94.2) | $93,534 |
| Napa, CA | $104,480 | Above avg (111.8) | $93,431 |
| Boulder, CO | $92,080 | Average (100.6) | $91,518 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $96,320 | Above avg (105.8) | $91,067 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+8% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$37/hr
Monthly Income
~$6,432/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)