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Activity coordinator salary

Average activity coordinator salary

$35,309

$16.98 hourly rate

Entry-level activity coordinator salary
$28,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Activity Coordinator Salary

The average salary for an Activity Coordinator is approximately $35,309 annually, translating to about $17 per hour. This compensation can vary significantly based on factors such as location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, Activity Coordinators in educational settings often earn differently than those in healthcare or recreational facilities.

Salary Variations by State

In states like California and New York, Activity Coordinators may see higher salaries, often exceeding the national average due to the cost of living and demand for services. Understanding these geographical differences is key for job seekers aiming to maximize their earning potential.

Opportunities and Growth

Those with experience in event planning or related fields may find better salary offers, especially in metropolitan areas. Furthermore, advancing into managerial roles can lead to even higher compensation. As the demand for organized activities continues to grow, so do the opportunities for Activity Coordinators.

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Where can an Activity Coordinator earn more?

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Columbus, OH$49,008
Rockford, IL$32,390
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Medical University of South Carolina$48,825
The Home For Little Wanderers$38,283

Activity coordinator salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for an activity coordinator typically falls between $34,901 and $45,855.
zippia
$35,309yearly
glassdoor[1]
$45,855yearly
indeed[2]
$36,063yearly
comparably[3]
$38,646yearly
Salary.com[4]
$34,901yearly

Average activity coordinator salary by state

The highest-paying states for activity coordinators are Mississippi, Nebraska, and Wyoming. The lowest average activity coordinator salary states are Iowa, Kansas, and Virginia.

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Highest paying states for activity coordinators

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Wyoming$46,934$22.56
2West Virginia$45,547$21.90
3Mississippi$52,485$25.23
4South Dakota$39,419$18.95
5North Dakota$38,559$18.54
6Nebraska$51,880$24.94
7California$46,693$22.45
8Nevada$38,650$18.58
9Massachusetts$39,980$19.22
10District of Columbia$48,940$23.53
11Colorado$40,913$19.67
12Vermont$37,391$17.98
13Wisconsin$38,744$18.63
14Rhode Island$37,024$17.80
15Hawaii$40,531$19.49
16Delaware$37,525$18.04
17Oregon$42,932$20.64
18Washington$42,871$20.61
19Arizona$38,258$18.39
20Montana$37,441$18.00
21North Carolina$37,019$17.80
22Idaho$35,415$17.03
23New Hampshire$35,680$17.15
24Minnesota$37,839$18.19
25Connecticut$36,474$17.54
26Tennessee$34,395$16.54
27Michigan$36,822$17.70
28Maine$34,022$16.36
29Florida$35,264$16.95
30Kentucky$35,069$16.86
31Oklahoma$32,466$15.61
32Missouri$35,543$17.09
33Pennsylvania$33,528$16.12
34South Carolina$34,409$16.54
35New York$35,117$16.88
36Alabama$31,692$15.24
37New Mexico$31,405$15.10
38Ohio$32,654$15.70
39Indiana$31,643$15.21
40Maryland$33,342$16.03
41Texas$33,878$16.29
42New Jersey$33,852$16.27
43Georgia$33,017$15.87
44Alaska$32,647$15.70
45Illinois$32,378$15.57
46Kansas$30,526$14.68
47Virginia$30,293$14.56
48Iowa$30,793$14.80
49Arkansas$28,829$13.86
50Utah$28,812$13.85
51Louisiana$26,635$12.81

Highest paying cities for activity coordinators

The highest-paying cities for activity coordinators are Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, and Salem, OR.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$49,008$23.56
2San Francisco, CA$47,398$22.79
3Salem, OR$42,954$20.65
4Seattle, WA$42,944$20.65
5Boulder, CO$40,881$19.65
6Boston, MA$39,983$19.22
7Madison, WI$38,715$18.61
8Las Vegas, NV$38,614$18.56
9Tempe, AZ$38,314$18.42
10Saint Paul, MN$37,837$18.19
11Charlotte, NC$36,881$17.73
12Springfield, MO$35,590$17.11
13Sarasota, FL$35,393$17.02
14New York, NY$35,160$16.90
15El Paso, TX$34,831$16.75
16Memphis, TN$34,558$16.61
17Baltimore, MD$33,413$16.06
18Pittsburgh, PA$33,259$15.99
19Cleveland, OH$32,904$15.82
20Rockford, IL$32,390$15.57

Activity coordinator salary details

An activity coordinator's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average activity coordinator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an activity coordinator's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21
75th Percentile$39,000$3,250$19
Average$35,309$2,942$17
25th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15
10th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13

Highest paying activity coordinator jobs

The highest paying types of activity coordinators are senior counselor, program lead, and group leader.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Group Leader$100,480$8,373$48.3156,173
Program Lead$100,727$8,394$48.4361,632
Concierge$33,667$2,806$16.196,922
Orientation Leader$33,848$2,821$16.2732,073
Summer Camp Counselor$25,618$2,135$12.3231,954
Site Leader$64,886$5,407$31.2056,932

Which companies pay activity coordinators the most?

Activity coordinator salaries at Medical University of South Carolina and City of Jacksonville are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average activity coordinator salary at companies like Syracuse University and University of Wisconsin System are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Medical University of South Carolina$48,825$23.47
2City of Jacksonville$46,070$22.15
3Syracuse University$46,036$22.13
4University of Wisconsin System$41,393$19.90
5Jennings$41,085$19.75
6University of Alaska$40,883$19.66
7University of Pennsylvania$40,697$19.57
8Lifespan$40,210$19.33
9NC.gov$40,204$19.33
10Waters$40,009$19.24
11J.F. Shea Co$39,642$19.06
12Essence Global$39,597$19.04
13SunPower$39,588$19.03
14Shriners Hospitals for Children$39,458$18.97
15Sutter Health$39,243$18.87
16Pine Street Inn$38,803$18.66
17Erickson Senior Living$38,738$18.62
18Transforming Age$38,302$18.41
19AltaMed Health Services$38,285$18.41
20The Home For Little Wanderers$38,283$18.41

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$37,000$36,600$36,200$35,800$35,400$35,000
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Activity Coordinator salary by industry

The average activity coordinator salary varies across industries:

  • The average activity coordinator salary in the government industry is $38,943, the highest of any industry.
  • The average activity coordinator salary in the finance industry is $36,795.
  • Activity coordinators in the non profits industry earn an average salary of $33,194, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for activity coordinators

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Government$38,943$18.72
2Manufacturing$36,795$17.69
3Education$36,271$17.44
4Professional$35,623$17.13
5Hospitality$35,091$16.87
6Health Care$34,798$16.73
7Non Profits$33,194$15.96

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Activity coordinator salary trends

The average activity coordinator salary has risen by $7,834 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average activity coordinator earned $27,475 annually, but today, they earn $35,309 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for activity coordinators over the last decade.

Compare activity coordinator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average activity coordinator salary over time

Compare activity coordinator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Activity coordinator salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$35,300$16.98+7.3%
2024$32,700$15.73+4.9%
2023$31,100$14.96+2.1%
2022$30,500$14.65+2.7%
2021$29,600$14.25+2.3%

Recently added activity coordinator salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Arcadia Family of CompaniesAdministrative/Activities CoordinatorUrban Honolulu, HI06/29/2025$40,008
SearhcActivities Coordinator-Long Term CareSitka, AK06/29/2025$52,175
Broward County Public SchoolsInstr Program Activity Coordinator-Heron Heights Elementary Job Details | Broward County Public SCParkland, FL06/29/2025$48,001
Guardian ManagementActivities Coordinator and CookSequim, WA06/28/2025$41,740
Atlantic ShoresActivities CoordinatorVirginia Beach, VA06/28/2025$35,479
HumangoodActivity CoordinatorPhoenix, AZ06/28/2025$42,053
Human GoodActivity CoordinatorPhoenix, AZ06/28/2025$42,053
MBK Real EstateMemory Care Activities CoordinatorColorado Springs, CO06/27/2025$35,479
Martha & Mary Health ServicesActivities Coordinator-Health ServicesPoulsbo, WA06/27/2025$38,088
Hilton WorldwideActivities Coordinator-Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach ResortUrban Honolulu, HI06/26/2025$35,479

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