How to become entertainment and recreation managers, except gamblingeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$79,520

25th–75th pct. $61,060–$104,770

Top pay (est.)

$180,800

Top 10% $139,110

Pay in 5 years

$92,800est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$108,300est.

$93,100–$125,700

Outlook score

70/100

★★★★☆ Good

AI replacement risk

45%

Moderate

Job growth (10 yr)

+6.0%

5,100 openings / yr

How to become entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

BLS

Related experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Key skills

Active Listening

4.0

Social Perceptiveness

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Coordination

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Writing

3.9

Time Management

3.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service

5.0

Education and Training

4.9

English Language

4.1

Administrative

3.7

Personnel and Human Resources

3.7

Computers and Electronics

3.5

Administration and Management

3.4

Public Safety and Security

3.3

What the work involves

Communicating with People Outside the OrganizationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkGetting InformationCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionNear VisionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityProblem Sensitivity

Training before entry

Up to 1 month

58%

1–2 years

14%

6–12 months

12%

3–6 months

2–4 years

1–3 months

Related work experience

2–4 years

25%

None

17%

6–8 years

17%

3–6 months

12%

1–2 years

11%

4–6 years

6–12 months

1–3 months

8–10 years

Over 10 years

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.