Camp Counselor Salary

Average Yearly Salary

Updated May 19, 2020

$24,000

$16,000

Min 10%

$24,000

Median 50%

$37,000

Max 90%

Best Paying Company

Geisinger Health Plan

Highest Paying City

Scottsdale, AZ

Highest Paying State

Alaska

Average Experience Level

1.3 years

How much does a camp counselor make?

Camp Counselors in America make an average salary of $24,902 per year or $11.97 per hour. The top 10 percent of earners make over $37,000 annually, whereas the bottom 10 percent of earners make under $16,000 per year. Employers that have the highest concentration of job opportunities for Camp Counselors are Hospitality companies and Non Profits companies. Some of the states with the best Camp Counselor salaries are Alaska, Maine, Hawaii, Arizona, and Washington. The typical tenure for a Camp Counselor is 1.2 years.

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Average Camp Counselor Salary By Location

As a Camp Counselor in the U.S., you can expect to earn on average $24,902 per year or $11.97 per hour. Scottsdale, AZ reports the highest annual salary for Camp Counselors at 30,908. Even an entry-level Camp Counselor makes $17,000 per year in Scottsdale, AZ. Alaska, Maine, Hawaii, Arizona, and Washington are the states with the highest payscale for Camp Counselors. New Mexico, Wyoming, North Carolina, Alabama, and Michigan are at the bottom for competitive pay.

City

Average Salary

Scottsdale, AZ

$30,908

$31k

Seattle, WA

$30,486

$30k

Chicago, IL

$29,781

$30k

Friendswood, TX

$28,328

$28k

Alexandria, VA

$26,845

$27k

Fort Wayne, IN

$26,712

$27k

Baltimore, MD

$26,702

$27k

Los Gatos, CA

$26,423

$26k

Coral Gables, FL

$26,219

$26k

Philadelphia, PA

$26,168

$26k

Map of Camp Counselor Salaries

The darker areas on the map show where Camp Counselors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Average Salary:

Average Camp Counselor Salary By Company

Camp Counselors can expect good job security. Some industries pay higher than others. The most abundant employment opportunities for Camp Counselors are in Hospitality companies and Non Profits companies. Camp Counselors at Geisinger Health Plan and Oklahoma City Public Schools report the highest salaries. Companies like Sparrow Health System and Galileo also report very competitive wages for Camp Counselors.

Company

Average Salary

Geisinger Health Plan

$37,894

$38k

Oklahoma City Public Schools

$32,340

$32k

Sparrow Health System

$30,415

$30k

Galileo

$29,528

$30k

EXOS

$29,270

$29k

YMCA of Central Stark County

$29,196

$29k

Rock Hill

$28,977

$29k

Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

$28,403

$28k

Center for Disability Services

$28,363

$28k

Scott County

$28,058

$28k

Average Camp Counselor Pay By Industry

Wages for Camp Counselors can differ based on the industry they work in. Our analysis shows that Manufacturing companies, Professional companies, and Education companies pay higher-than-average wages for Camp Counselors. Salaries for Camp Counselors in Manufacturing companies average $26,949 annually, while Professional companies and Education companies pay $26,114 and $26,082, respectively. At $23,968, the average salary for Camp Counselors in the Hospitality industry is lower than other industries.

Industry

Average Salary

Manufacturing

$26,949

$27k

Professional

$26,114

$26k

Education

$26,082

$26k

Health Care

$25,395

$25k

Government

$24,365

$24k

Non Profits

$24,266

$24k

Hospitality

$23,968

$24k