Activity Assistant Salary
Average Activity Assistant Salary
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How much does an Activity Assistant make?
Activity assistants make $26,853 per year on average, or $12.91 per hour, in the United States. Activity assistants on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $22,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $32,000.
Location impacts how much an activity assistant can expect to make. Activity assistants make the most in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and North Dakota.
Highest Paying States For Activity Assistants
The darker areas on the map show where activity assistants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Activity Assistant average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $40,742 | $19.59 | 38 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $36,862 | $17.72 | 44 |
| 3 | Nevada | $36,848 | $17.72 | 76 |
| 4 | California | $38,609 | $18.56 | 956 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $37,037 | $17.81 | 58 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $32,558 | $15.65 | 32 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $27,033 | $13.00 | 559 |
| 8 | Arizona | $30,457 | $14.64 | 180 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $29,469 | $14.17 | 19 |
| 10 | Colorado | $28,510 | $13.71 | 219 |
| 11 | Oregon | $32,282 | $15.52 | 101 |
| 12 | Washington | $31,238 | $15.02 | 190 |
| 13 | Maine | $29,522 | $14.19 | 35 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $27,889 | $13.41 | 334 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $25,970 | $12.49 | 71 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $26,040 | $12.52 | 65 |
| 17 | New York | $27,432 | $13.19 | 658 |
| 18 | Illinois | $26,201 | $12.60 | 426 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $27,185 | $13.07 | 69 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $27,298 | $13.12 | 294 |
| 21 | Utah | $25,441 | $12.23 | 108 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $26,383 | $12.68 | 34 |
| 23 | Kansas | $25,940 | $12.47 | 78 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $28,103 | $13.51 | 95 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $24,584 | $11.82 | 235 |
| 26 | Texas | $26,097 | $12.55 | 533 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $24,629 | $11.84 | 404 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $25,977 | $12.49 | 49 |
| 29 | Vermont | $26,029 | $12.51 | 22 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $23,912 | $11.50 | 195 |
| 31 | Missouri | $25,878 | $12.44 | 118 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $22,404 | $10.77 | 87 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $24,254 | $11.66 | 112 |
| 34 | Georgia | $24,437 | $11.75 | 349 |
| 35 | Idaho | $25,623 | $12.32 | 37 |
| 36 | Michigan | $22,860 | $10.99 | 306 |
| 37 | Maryland | $23,458 | $11.28 | 263 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $24,957 | $12.00 | 195 |
| 39 | Florida | $23,375 | $11.24 | 595 |
| 40 | Montana | $25,403 | $12.21 | 22 |
| 41 | Virginia | $23,609 | $11.35 | 273 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $21,084 | $10.14 | 41 |
| 43 | Ohio | $22,642 | $10.89 | 310 |
| 44 | Iowa | $22,578 | $10.85 | 120 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $22,427 | $10.78 | 140 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $23,718 | $11.40 | 46 |
| 47 | Indiana | $21,063 | $10.13 | 240 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $22,592 | $10.86 | 100 |
| 49 | Delaware | $22,169 | $10.66 | 33 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $20,237 | $9.73 | 63 |
| 51 | Alabama | $18,313 | $8.80 | 117 |
Highest Paying Cities For Activity Assistants
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Mateo, CA | $40,948 | $19.69 |
| 2 | Bismarck, ND | $32,112 | $15.44 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $31,759 | $15.27 |
| 4 | Phoenix, AZ | $30,569 | $14.70 |
| 5 | Portland, ME | $29,548 | $14.21 |
| 6 | Colorado Springs, CO | $28,770 | $13.83 |
| 7 | Agawam Town, MA | $27,713 | $13.32 |
| 8 | Minneapolis, MN | $27,019 | $12.99 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $26,193 | $12.59 |
| 10 | Albuquerque, NM | $26,108 | $12.55 |
| 11 | Saint Louis, MO | $25,441 | $12.23 |
| 12 | Raleigh, NC | $24,956 | $12.00 |
| 13 | Atlanta, GA | $24,456 | $11.76 |
| 14 | Lancaster, PA | $24,407 | $11.73 |
| 15 | Baltimore, MD | $23,609 | $11.35 |
Activity Assistant Salary Details
What is an Activity Assistant's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 75th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| Average | $26,853 | $2,238 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Coordinator | $35,040 | $2,920 | $16.85 | 20,364 |
| Activities Aide | $25,134 | $2,095 | $12.08 | 41,842 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Activity Assistants The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland General Hospital | $91,473 | $43.98 | 2 |
| 2 | Cadence Design Systems | $57,133 | $27.47 | 3 |
| 3 | The Bryn Mawr School | $52,530 | $25.25 | 1 |
| 4 | Lionsgate | $50,612 | $24.33 | 1 |
| 5 | AHMC Healthcare | $50,130 | $24.10 | 8 |
| 6 | Rady Children's Hospital And Health Center | $43,785 | $21.05 | 4 |
| 7 | Energizer Holdings | $39,969 | $19.22 | |
| 8 | Arnold Motor Supply | $39,072 | $18.78 | |
| 9 | Smithsonian Institution | $36,446 | $17.52 | |
| 10 | Douglas | $34,460 | $16.57 | 1 |
| 11 | Novant Health | $32,612 | $15.68 | 4 |
| 12 | Mayo Clinic | $32,414 | $15.58 | 1 |
| 13 | St. Louis Community College | $32,400 | $15.58 | |
| 14 | Dignity Health | $31,935 | $15.35 | 22 |
| 15 | St. Luke's Hospital | $31,681 | $15.23 | 10 |
| 16 | Avera Health | $31,112 | $14.96 | 13 |
| 17 | Liberty HomeCare and Hospice | $30,968 | $14.89 | 2 |
| 18 | AdventHealth | $30,850 | $14.83 | 11 |
| 19 | Legacy Health | $30,712 | $14.77 | 7 |
| 20 | Atlantic Health | $30,665 | $14.74 | 8 |
Activity Assistant Salary Trends
Activity Assistant Salary By Experience Level
| Experience Level | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | $21,500 | $10.32 |
| Mid Level | $26,000 | $12.49 |
| Senior Level | $29,900 | $14.38 |
Average Activity Assistant Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Activity Assistant Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $26,900 | $12.91 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $26,200 | $12.59 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | $25,200 | $12.12 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | $24,700 | $11.89 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | $23,800 | $11.42 | +3.1% |
Recently Added Activity Assistant Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Riverwoods Group | Life Engagement Facilitator/Activities Assistant | Manchester, NH | 05/31/2022 | $34,436 |
| Brookdale Senior Living | Activity Assistant-Per Diem | West Hartford, CT | 05/31/2022 | $27,131 |
| Mbk Senior Living | Activities Assistant | Loveland, CO | 05/31/2022 | $33,392 |
| Vinfen | Day Program Activities Assistant | Weymouth Town, MA | 05/30/2022 | $36,523 |
| Collaborative for Educational Services | Afternoon Steam Activity Assistant | Springfield, MA | 05/30/2022 | $52,175 |
| Promedica Senior Care | Activity Assistant | Pittsburg, CA | 05/30/2022 | $37,566 |
| Promedica Senior Care | Activities Assistant (Program Services Assistant/Resident Programs Assistant) | Tampa, FL | 05/30/2022 | $31,305 |
| Enlivant | Activities Assistant | 1St. Shift | at Terrace Place | Sheboygan, WI | 05/28/2022 | $28,175 |
| Colavria Hospitality | Activities Assistant | Wheat Ridge, CO | 05/27/2022 | $31,305 |
| Century Park Associates | Activities Assistant | Aurora, CO | 05/27/2022 | $33,392 |
Activity Assistant Salaries FAQs
What state pays Activity Assistants the most?
Alaska pays Activity Assistants the most in the United States, with an average salary of $40,742 per year, or $19.59 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an Activity Assistant?
You know if you are being paid fairly as an Activity Assistant if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $38,609 per year.
What type of Activity Assistant gets paid the most?
Family Service Assistant gets paid the most. Family Service Assistant made a median salary of $51,215. The best-paid 10 percent make $65,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $40,000.
How much do activities assistants make?
Activities assistants make an average salary of around $30,000 a year. Activities assistants earned a mean salary of $25,000 per year or about $12 per hour.
The highest-paid 10% made over $38,000 yearly, or over $18 hourly, while the lowest-earning 10% received under $17,000 yearly, or about $8 per hour. To earn these salaries, activities assistants organize and lead group activities, such as craft classes, musical performances, or sporting events.
How much do activity directors make?
Activity directors make an average salary of around $47,000 a year. Activity directors earned a mean salary of $45,000 per year or about $22 per hour.
The highest-paid 10% made over $85,000 yearly, or over $43 hourly, while the lowest-earning 10% received under $27,000 yearly, or about $13 per hour.
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