The median annual wage for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling in Illinois is $65,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,570.
Pay spans roughly $42,480 at the 10th percentile to $108,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.44 per hour. An estimated 3,320 people work as entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $65,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.44 |
| 10th percentile | $42,480 |
| 90th percentile | $108,670 |
| Employment | 3,320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.