Activity Program Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Activity Program Director make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Activity Program Director in the United States is $72,289 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, an Activity Program Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,036
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,363 to $80,008
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,789
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Activity Program Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $80,008 $6,667 $1,539 $38
Average $72,289 $6,024 $1,390 $35
25th Percentile $68,363 $5,697 $1,315 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Activity Program Director Salaries

An Activity Program Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Activity Program Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Activity Program Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $58,107
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $58,288
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,590
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,892
  • Expert (over 8 years): $59,540
Levels Salary
Entry Level Activity Program Director$58,107
Intermediate Level Activity Program Director$58,288
Senior Level Activity Program Director$58,590
Specialist Level Activity Program Director$58,892
Expert Level Activity Program Director$59,540
$58,107 0 yr
$58,288 < 2 yrs
$58,590 2-4 yrs
$58,892 5-8 yrs
$59,540 > 8 yrs
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How Do Activity Program Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Activity Program Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $80,039.
  • California: $79,735.
  • Massachusetts: $78,672.

Top Paying Cities for Activity Program Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $91,178
  • San Francisco: $90,282
  • Oakland: $88,279

What Skills Can Increase an Activity Program Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 16.58% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Occupational Therapy (Mentioned in 3.19% Job Postings): Occupational Therapy is a form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life.
  • Geriatrics (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term geriatrics originates from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer".
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Planning 16.58%
Occupational Therapy 3.19%
Geriatrics 1.15%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Activity Program Director's salary.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • CPR: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Teamwork
 $79,518
10%
Initiative
 $78,795
9%
CPR
 $78,072
8%
Leadership
 $77,349
7%
First Aid
 $77,349
7%
Microsoft Office
 $75,904
5%
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How Education impacts an Activity Program Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Activity Program Directors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Activity Program Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $53,008 and $56,978).

Activity Program Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Activity Program Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 35.7%
Associates 13.6%
Bachelors 40.1%
Masters 8.8%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Activity Program Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Activity Program Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$68,363
Average $72,289/year
$80,008
$5,697
Average $6,024/month
$6,667
$1,315
Average $1,390/week
$1,539
$33
Average $35/hour
$38
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $80,008 $6,667 $1,539 $38
Average $72,289 $6,024 $1,390 $35
25th Percentile $68,363 $5,697 $1,315 $33

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Salary Trends for Activity Program Director

Salaries for an Activity Program Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $77,172 in 2023 to around $77,476 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Activity Program Director salary trends, .

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