Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling pay in Iowa

In Iowa, the median pay for entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling is $32.85 an hour ($68,320 a year). About 620 people work in this job there.

$32.85Median hourly pay
$52,400–$89,230Middle half of workers, yearly
620People in this job in Iowa

That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($79,520). Iowa ranks 38th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling in Iowa

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$20.04$41,690
25% of workers$25.19$52,400
Half of workers (median)$32.85$68,320
75% of workers$42.90$89,230
90% of workers$52.89$110,010

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Iowa City$79,48040
Des Moines-West Des Moines$76,800190
Cedar Rapids$67,46070
Waterloo-Cedar Falls$63,69030
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island$62,11070

Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +6% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,100 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Golf Course ManagerActivities ManagerAmusement Park ManagerAquatic Program ManagerAquatics DirectorAquatics ManagerBoat Club ManagerCamp DirectorClub DirectorEntertainment and Recreation GMEntertainment and Recreation ManagerEntertainment and Recreation Operations Manager

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