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Group worker salary
Average group worker salary
$44,251
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Average group worker salary by state
Highest paying states for group workers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $63,269 | $30.42 |
| 2 | Florida | $53,179 | $25.57 |
| 3 | California | $58,584 | $28.17 |
| 4 | Texas | $52,924 | $25.44 |
| 5 | Alaska | $59,272 | $28.50 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $55,696 | $26.78 |
| 7 | Arizona | $59,055 | $28.39 |
| 8 | Washington | $51,100 | $24.57 |
| 9 | Mississippi | $69,819 | $33.57 |
| 10 | Alabama | $50,340 | $24.20 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $57,533 | $27.66 |
| 12 | New York | $55,593 | $26.73 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $45,358 | $21.81 |
| 14 | Oregon | $48,901 | $23.51 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $47,512 | $22.84 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $56,507 | $27.17 |
| 17 | Idaho | $49,182 | $23.65 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $52,562 | $25.27 |
| 19 | Delaware | $49,605 | $23.85 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $46,808 | $22.50 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $45,542 | $21.90 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $58,926 | $28.33 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $47,566 | $22.87 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $44,092 | $21.20 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $39,043 | $18.77 |
| 26 | Montana | $44,899 | $21.59 |
| 27 | Oklahoma | $42,337 | $20.35 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $40,404 | $19.43 |
| 29 | Nevada | $45,605 | $21.93 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $43,059 | $20.70 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $42,378 | $20.37 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $42,330 | $20.35 |
| 33 | Massachusetts | $42,939 | $20.64 |
| 34 | Utah | $38,853 | $18.68 |
| 35 | Georgia | $38,494 | $18.51 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $42,425 | $20.40 |
| 37 | Missouri | $37,547 | $18.05 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $38,266 | $18.40 |
| 39 | Virginia | $40,520 | $19.48 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $36,369 | $17.49 |
| 41 | Illinois | $39,306 | $18.90 |
| 42 | Maine | $40,358 | $19.40 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $38,813 | $18.66 |
| 44 | Kansas | $37,598 | $18.08 |
| 45 | Maryland | $40,358 | $19.40 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $37,104 | $17.84 |
| 47 | Michigan | $37,070 | $17.82 |
| 48 | Vermont | $38,377 | $18.45 |
| 49 | Indiana | $34,922 | $16.79 |
| 50 | Iowa | $36,303 | $17.45 |
| 51 | Ohio | $33,037 | $15.88 |
Group worker salary details
A group worker's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $68,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a group worker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $68,000 | $5,667 | $33 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| Average | $44,251 | $3,688 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying group worker jobs
The highest paying types of group workers are senior counselor, program lead, and group leader.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activities Director | $44,982 | $3,748 | $21.63 | 6,845 |
| Activities Leader | $30,329 | $2,527 | $14.58 | 35,544 |
| Activity Coordinator | $35,309 | $2,942 | $16.98 | 20,364 |
| Activities/Volunteer | $32,875 | $2,740 | $15.81 | 4,126 |
| Site Leader | $64,886 | $5,407 | $31.20 | 56,932 |
| Day Camp Counselor | $29,384 | $2,449 | $14.13 | 32,895 |
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Group worker salary trends
The average group worker salary has risen by $9,818 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average group worker earned $34,433 annually, but today, they earn $44,251 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for group workers over the last decade.
Compare group worker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average group worker salary over time
Compare group worker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Group worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,300 | $21.27 | +7.3% |
| 2024 | $41,000 | $19.71 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $39,000 | $18.75 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $38,200 | $18.36 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $37,100 | $17.86 | +2.3% |
Recently added group worker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane County, or | Juvenile Group Worker | Eugene, OR | 06/25/2025 | $49,671 |
| Klamath County Oregon | Kcr/Juvenile Detention Group Worker | Klamath Falls, OR | 06/21/2025 | $34,185 |
| Vollrath | 2Nd Shift General Labor Group | Kiel, WI | 06/05/2025 | $48,084 |
| Hanac | Group Worker Summer | New York, NY | 06/05/2025 | $37,566 |
| Casa Central Careers | SAP Group Worker | Chicago, IL | 05/29/2025 | $40,070 |
| Hanac | Group Worker Summer Only Multiple Positions | Fine, NY | 05/15/2025 | $37,566 |
| Vonachen Group | General Laborer (Performance Food Group) | Rock Island, IL | 05/11/2025 | $36,523 |
| Aramark Corp | Food Prep Worker I-Omnicom Media Group | Los Angeles, CA | 04/23/2025 | $43,827 |
| Vollrath Careers | 2Nd Shift General Labor Group | Kiel, WI | 04/17/2025 | $48,084 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | Group Worker | Chicago, IL | 04/11/2025 | $41,740 |
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