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Job outlook for activity specialists in the United States
Are activity specialist jobs in demand?
Activity specialist job and salary trends over time
Activity specialist jobs over time
Activity specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,043 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,417 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,295 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,267 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,225 | 0.00% |
Average activity specialist salary over time
Activity specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,860 | $15.80 | --1.1% |
| 2024 | $33,211 | $15.97 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | $32,963 | $15.85 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | $32,839 | $15.79 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $31,964 | $15.37 | +1.1% |
Activity specialist jobs by state
Most common states for activity specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 79 | 11% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 251 | 8% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 80 | 8% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 475 | 7% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 40 | 7% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 398 | 6% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 352 | 6% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 122 | 6% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 48 | 6% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 45 | 6% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 35 | 6% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 446 | 5% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 270 | 5% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 149 | 5% |
| 15 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 86 | 5% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 80 | 5% |
| 17 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 77 | 5% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 72 | 5% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 71 | 5% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 44 | 5% |
Most common cities for activity specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andover | 1 | 3% | $35,884 |
| 2 | Fairfield | 2 | 2% | $41,664 |
| 3 | Lowell | 2 | 2% | $35,898 |
| 4 | New York | 72 | 1% | $39,689 |
| 5 | New Orleans | 3 | 1% | $29,325 |
| 6 | Tampa | 2 | 1% | $29,586 |
| 7 | Worcester | 2 | 1% | $36,103 |
| 8 | Berkeley | 1 | 1% | $42,012 |
| 9 | Houston | 3 | 0% | $29,117 |
| 10 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $29,796 |
| 11 | Jacksonville | 2 | 0% | $29,505 |
| 12 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $41,800 |
| 13 | Sacramento | 2 | 0% | $41,232 |
| 14 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $28,921 |
Activity Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of activity specialist experts
Eastern Kentucky University
Dr. Jon McChesney
Department Chair & Graduate CoordinatorEastern Kentucky University
Department of Recreation & Park Administration
What type of skills will young Activity Specialists need?
Dr. Jon McChesney: Recreation is at the core of a social profession, thus demanding the need for social intelligence and a relationship orientation for graduates. The need for connection is perhaps greater than at any time in our history, given the loneliness epidemic, the increase in depression, and suicide. Professionals need to be mindful of the issues facing our country and demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diversity and cultural agility. Creativity, innovation, and adaptability to change will continue to be important as recreation is forced to evolve in a Covid-19 world and beyond.