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Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling in Ohio

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling in Ohio

Considering working as an Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling in Ohio? Here’s what you need to know. 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 Ohio?

The entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling working in Ohio, the median annual wage is $57,810 per year (or roughly $27.79/hour).Annual wages span from $39,030 at the 10th percentile to $102,360 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $39,030 $18.76
25th percentile $46,420 $22.32
Median (50th) $57,810 $27.79
75th percentile $76,030 $36.56
90th percentile $102,360 $49.21
Salary ranges for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling in Ohio

The job concentration index in Ohio relative to the national average — is 0.94.

National Wage Comparison

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

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling earnings in Ohio vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 135,669 entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling nationwide. In Ohio alone, about 1,230 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 350 entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling.

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling in Ohio vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Top Ohio Metros for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

These are the Ohio metros with the most entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling in Ohio.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Cleveland, OH 310 $61,900
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 270 $57,890
Columbus, OH 210 $54,780
Akron, OH 70 $58,230
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH 60 $58,680
Toledo, OH 60 $60,180
Sandusky, OH 50 $48,350
Canton-Massillon, OH 30 $54,560

Top States for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling Employment

The table below shows the states where the most 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

These states pay the most 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

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

Active Listening  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speaking  3.9 / 5
0
5
Coordination  3.8 / 5
0
5
Social Perceptiveness  3.8 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.8 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.8 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

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

Customer and Personal Service  4.5 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  4.3 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.9 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  3.7 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  3.6 / 5
0
5
Public Safety and Security  3.5 / 5
0
5

Abilities

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

Oral Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speech Recognition  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  3.8 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  3.8 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  3.6 / 5
0
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?

Programs that train for this career include:

Careers similar to entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling include:

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).

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