Activity Directors

Activity Directors Salary

$24.5K

$45K

$86.5K

$49,070

/year

$23.59

/hour

Activity Directors Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$49,070

Columbus

Ohio

$47,396

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    How much does an Activity Directors make?

    As of Aug 20, 2026, the average annual pay for an Activity Directors in the United States is $49,070 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.59 an hour. This is the equivalent of $943/week or $4,089/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $86,500 and as low as $24,500, the majority of Activity Directors salaries currently range between $38,000 (25th percentile) to $52,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $70,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Activity Directors varies greatly (by as much as 14000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Activity Directors in your area makes on average $47,396 per year, or $1,674 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $49,070. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Activity Directors salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Activity Directors jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Activity Directors Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Activity Directors job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Hettinger, ND, and Atqasuk, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Atqasuk, AK, beats the national average by $11,363 (23.2%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $12,060 (24.6%) above the $49,070 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Activity Directors appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Barrow, AK, and Yarmouth Port, MA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Activity Directors role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $61,130

    $29.39

    Hettinger, ND

    $60,651

    $29.16

    Atqasuk, AK

    $60,433

    $29.05

    Dennis, MA

    $59,956

    $28.82

    Berkeley, CA

    $59,821

    $28.76

    Sitka, AK

    $59,113

    $28.42

    Point Lay, AK

    $58,897

    $28.32

    San Francisco, CA

    $57,813

    $27.79

    Santa Clara, CA

    $57,629

    $27.71

    Yarmouth Port, MA

    $57,524

    $27.66

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Activity Directors Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Activity Directors category.

    For example Director Of Graduate Medical Education jobs pay as much as $100,679 (205.2%) more than the average Activity Directors salary of $49,070. If you're qualified, finding work as an Director Of Graduate Medical Education may help you make more money than that of the average Activity Directors position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Director Of Graduate Medical Education

    $149,749

    $71.99

    Agency Director

    $80,908

    $38.90

    Director Of Marketing And Promotions

    $78,235

    $37.61

    Activity Director

    $49,070

    $23.59

    Admissions Processor

    $39,718

    $19.10

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Activity Directors salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $49,070 per year or $23.59 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.