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Job outlook for activities leaders in the United States
Activities leader job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected activities leader job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 28,100 new jobs for activities leaders are projected over the next decade.
Activities leader salaries have increased 19% for activities leaders in the last 5 years.
There are over 7,287 activities leaders currently employed in the United States.
There are 35,544 active activities leader job openings in the US.
The average activities leader salary is $30,329.
Are activities leader jobs in demand?
Activities leader job and salary trends over time
Activities leader jobs over time
Activities leader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,287 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 8,987 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 9,901 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 9,758 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9,724 | 0.00% |
Average activities leader salary over time
Activities leader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,329 | $14.58 | +7.9% |
| 2025 | $28,100 | $13.51 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $26,724 | $12.85 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $26,170 | $12.58 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $25,455 | $12.24 | +2.4% |
Activities leader jobs by state
Most common states for activities leaders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 241 | 35% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,335 | 19% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 243 | 18% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 137 | 18% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 117 | 16% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 143 | 14% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,642 | 13% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 527 | 13% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 255 | 13% |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 135 | 13% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 111 | 13% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 923 | 12% |
| 13 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 251 | 12% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 136 | 5% |
| 15 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 116 | 4% |
| 16 | Delaware | 961,939 | 39 | 4% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 175 | 3% |
| 18 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 159 | 3% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 34 | 3% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 16 | 3% |
Most common cities for activities leaders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 2 | 7% | $22,075 |
| 2 | Juneau | 2 | 6% | $33,554 |
| 3 | Annapolis | 2 | 5% | $30,235 |
| 4 | Dover | 2 | 5% | $29,892 |
| 5 | Little Rock | 4 | 2% | $21,527 |
| 6 | Hartford | 2 | 2% | $32,636 |
| 7 | Lansing | 2 | 2% | $24,871 |
| 8 | Springfield | 2 | 2% | $25,492 |
| 9 | Baton Rouge | 2 | 1% | $18,841 |
| 10 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $22,649 |
| 11 | Montgomery | 2 | 1% | $27,169 |
| 12 | Tallahassee | 2 | 1% | $26,104 |
| 13 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $19,898 |
| 14 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $24,445 |
| 15 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $34,476 |
| 16 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $33,228 |
| 17 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $25,708 |
| 18 | Sacramento | 2 | 0% | $31,128 |
Activities Leader job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of activities leader experts
Bethel University
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Associate Provost - Innovation and Partnerships, Program Director/Professor, Ed.D. Leadership in Higher EducationBethel University
Education Leadership
What skills will help Activities Leaders earn the most?
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.: For educational leaders, I'm not convinced discrete skills equate to salary. Working hard and working well with others, with a disposition of humility and curiosity, is really powerful. Perhaps the combination of soft and hard skills gained through diverse experiences, positions, and institutional contexts results in the highest earning potential.