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Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling in Alabama

Considering working as an Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling in Alabama? Below are the key facts. Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

What do Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling Make in Alabama?

For entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling working in Alabama, wages run about $69,330 per year (or about $33.33/hour).Pay can range from $27,870 at the 10th percentile to $100,870 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$27,870	$13.40
25th percentile	$33,290	$16.00
Median (50th)	$69,330	$33.33
75th percentile	$79,350	$38.15
90th percentile	$100,870	$48.50

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Alabama compared to the national average — is 0.10, suggesting fewer entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling earn a median of $170,172 per year ($81.81/hour), lower than the Alabama median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 135,669 entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling in the U.S.. In Alabama alone, around 50 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 350 entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling.

Top States for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling Employment

These states have the highest employment of entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling work.

State	Number Employed
California	8,510
Illinois	3,320
Texas	2,670
New Jersey	2,230
Michigan	1,550
Ohio	1,230
North Carolina	1,110
Maryland	980
Pennsylvania	930
Oregon	890
Colorado	890
Arizona	880
New York	850
Massachusetts	600
Georgia	600
Iowa	570
Washington	530
Tennessee	500
Nevada	440
South Carolina	430

Highest-Paying States for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

The highest-paying states for entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$114,440
Minnesota	$106,280
New York	$97,500
Washington	$96,250
Kansas	$95,470
Colorado	$94,990
Alaska	$94,980
Massachusetts	$94,770
Hawaii	$91,090
Virginia	$90,910

Skills

Key entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Plan, organize, or lead group activities for customers, such as exercise routines, athletic events, or arts and crafts.
• Plan programs of events or schedules of activities.
• Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
• Write budgets to plan recreational activities or programs.
• Interview and hire associates to fill staff vacancies.
• Calculate and record department expenses and revenue.
• Talk to customers to convey information about events or activities.
• Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations.
• Assign tasks and work hours to staff.
• Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
• Store and retrieve equipment, such as vehicles, radios, and ride components.

Work Activities

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Thinking Creatively
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Getting Information
• Communicating with People Outside the Organization
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Working with Computers
• Training and Teaching Others
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Apple macOS, Atlassian Confluence, Cisco Webex In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Business Administration & Management
• Business & Commerce
• Hospitality Management
• Natural Resource Management

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Related Careers

Other careers like entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling include:

• Facilities Managers
• Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
• Lodging Managers
• Social and Community Service Managers
• Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
• Management Analysts

Also Known As

Activities Manager, Amusement Park Manager, Aquatics Director, Aquatics Manager, Boat Club Manager, Camp Director, Camp and Recreation Manager, Club Director, Club Manager, Entertainment Director, Entertainment Manager, Entertainment Supervisor, Entertainment and Recreation GM (Entertainment and Recreation General Manager), Entertainment and Recreation Manager, Entertainment and Recreation Operations Manager (Entertainment and Recreation Ops Manager).

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 11-9072.00