Prevailing Wage for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
The prevailing wage for Camp and Recreation Manager roles in the U.S. is set by DOL across four experience levels, and the floor varies significantly depending on where the worksite is located. Whether your offer is for a Camp Director, Events Manager, or similar position, knowing which level applies to your offer is the first step before any H-1B, E-3, or green card filing.
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Level 1 covers entry-level Camp and Recreation Manager positions where the worker follows established procedures with close supervision. Typically requires a relevant degree but limited professional experience managing recreational programs or facilities independently.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for this occupation. It applies to qualified professionals who manage recreational programs or facilities with moderate independence, drawing on several years of relevant experience and requiring only general supervision.
Level 3 applies to experienced professionals who independently manage complex recreational operations, supervise staff, and exercise judgment on non-routine situations. Often reflects a Camp Director or department head scope with a track record of program leadership.
Level 4 covers fully competent senior managers who set policy, oversee multiple programs or facilities, and whose work is self-directed. Titles like Events and Competitions Director or regional operations leads typically fall at this level.
Prevailing Wage for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Verify your worksite category before filing
Recreation and entertainment employers span municipal parks, private resorts, cruise lines, and camp facilities. Each worksite classification can place your role under a different OES metro area, shifting the prevailing wage floor materially. Confirm the exact worksite address on the LCA before filing.
Watch for bonus exclusions in recreation offers
Seasonal bonuses and housing allowances are common in camp and recreation management offers but cannot be counted toward prevailing wage compliance. Confirm that your base salary alone clears the DOL floor, not a blended figure that includes non-qualifying compensation.
Expect wide wage gaps between resort and municipal markets
Camp and recreation management wages vary sharply by market type. High-tourism metros like Napa and Seattle pay significantly more than smaller or government-dominated markets. If you are evaluating offers in both types, compare them against their respective local prevailing wage floors, not the national median.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 11-9072.00 alongside Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Camp and Recreation Manager Prevailing Wage
Camp and Recreation Manager Prevailing Wage
Camp and Recreation Manager positions fall under SOC 11-9072.00 (Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Camp Director Prevailing Wage
Camp Director Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Camp Director for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-9072.00 (Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Events and Competitions Director Prevailing Wage
Events and Competitions Director Prevailing Wage
Events and Competitions Director is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-9072.00 (Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Events Manager Prevailing Wage
Events Manager Prevailing Wage
Events Manager positions fall under SOC 11-9072.00 (Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Experiences Manager Prevailing Wage
Experiences Manager Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Experiences Manager for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-9072.00 (Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Golf Course Manager Prevailing Wage
Golf Course Manager Prevailing Wage
Golf Course Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-9072.00 (Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Park Manager Prevailing Wage
Park Manager Prevailing Wage
Park Manager positions fall under SOC 11-9072.00 (Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Recreation Director Prevailing Wage
Recreation Director Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Recreation Director for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-9072.00 (Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Recreation Superintendent Prevailing Wage
Recreation Superintendent Prevailing Wage
Recreation Superintendent is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-9072.00 (Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Social Activities Director Prevailing Wage
Social Activities Director Prevailing Wage
Social Activities Director positions fall under SOC 11-9072.00 (Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Camp and Recreation Manager roles?
DOL sets prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each metro area, BLS surveys actual wages paid to workers in the same SOC code. OFLC then publishes four wage levels derived from that survey data. Employers filing an LCA must offer at least the level that matches the position's actual job duties and required experience.
What do the four wage levels mean, and how do I identify which level applies to my offer?
The four levels reflect increasing complexity and independence. Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision; Level 2 is qualified with moderate independence; Level 3 is experienced with significant judgment required; Level 4 is fully competent with self-directed, policy-setting scope. To identify your level, compare the actual duties and supervision structure in your job offer against DOL's level definitions. The employer determines the level on the LCA, but you can cross-check it against your offer letter.
Why does the prevailing wage for this occupation vary so much from city to city?
OFLC derives wages from regional OES surveys, which capture what employers in each metro area actually pay. A Camp Director role in a high-cost tourism market like Napa or Seattle will reflect higher local wages than the same title in a smaller inland market. The LCA worksite-on-record rule means the wage floor is tied to the physical work location, not the employer's headquarters, so a national employer can have different prevailing wage obligations across multiple sites.
What happens if a sponsored job offer falls below the prevailing wage for this role?
An employer cannot certify an LCA for a wage below the DOL prevailing wage floor. If the offered salary is below the applicable level wage, the LCA will not be approved by OFLC, and the H-1B or green card petition cannot proceed. USCIS also reviews wage compliance during petition adjudication. If the issue surfaces after filing, it can trigger a Request for Evidence or denial. The employer must correct the offered wage before the LCA can be certified.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Camp and Recreation Manager position in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up the current prevailing wage for SOC code 11-9072 in any metro area where your worksite is located. Select the correct OES survey year and enter the city or metro area to see all four wage levels. You can also review publicly available LCA disclosure data through OFLC to see what wages employers in that market have filed for similar positions. Migrate Mate shows which employers have sponsored this occupation, helping you identify markets and organizations with active filing history.
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