Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling is $37.49 an hour ($77,990 a year). About 1,200 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($79,520). North Carolina ranks 28th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.91 | $47,660 |
| 25% of workers | $29.20 | $60,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.49 | $77,990 |
| 75% of workers | $48.21 | $100,270 |
| 90% of workers | $65.46 | $136,160 |
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $82,460 | 80 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $82,090 | 70 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $81,620 | 170 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $81,450 | 310 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $75,780 | 80 |
| Winston-Salem | $75,770 | 60 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $73,420 | 40 |
| Asheville | $64,060 | 70 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- 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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $141,160 |
| Construction Managers | $106,640 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $114,410 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $83,180 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $61,430 |
| Food Service Managers | $74,080 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $101,060 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,840 |
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