Careers · Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · New Jersey
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling in New Jersey
Entertainment and recreation managers plan and oversee activities and operations at facilities such as cruise ships, parks, theaters, and sports venues. They handle scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and ensure guests have quality experiences In New Jersey the median pay is $89,590 a year, 13% above the national median of $79,520.
$89,590median pay in New Jersey, per year
$75,990–$115,440middle half earn
2,260employed in New Jersey
$79,520U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Who is hiring in New Jersey
5open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in New Jersey or remote
3employers hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
CA · NY · MAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human Resources
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling.
Licenses and training in New Jersey
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling pay in other states
District of Columbia · $113,930Minnesota · $107,660New York · $98,390Colorado · $97,000Washington · $96,790Idaho · $95,020Vermont · $92,320Massachusetts · $89,450Wyoming · $88,790Rhode Island · $88,750
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 11-9072.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.