Entertainment and Recreation Manager salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An entertainment and recreation manager earns a median of $79,520 a year ($38.23 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $89,750. About 37,980 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $79,520
- Gross pay
- $3,058.46
- Federal income tax
- −$333.25
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$189.62
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$44.35
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,491.24
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $79,520
- Federal
- $8,664
- FICA
- $6,083
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $64,772
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Gambling Manager: $93,220
BLS occupation: Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 11-9072). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainment and recreation manager make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $38.23; the average is $43.15.
What is the salary range for an entertainment and recreation manager?
The bottom 10% earn under $46,270 and the top 10% earn over $139,110 a year.
How much is $79,520 after taxes?
About $64,772 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $60,588 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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