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Hall director salary

Average hall director salary

$49,785

$23.94 hourly rate

Entry-level hall director salary
$32,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Hall Director Salary Insights

The average salary for a Hall Director is currently around $49,785 per year, translating to about $24 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on several factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific institution or organization. For instance, Hall Directors in metropolitan areas often earn more than those in rural settings due to higher living costs and demand for skilled professionals.

In addition to base salary, benefits packages can enhance overall compensation, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. States like California and New York typically offer higher salaries due to their higher education system investments and cost of living. Furthermore, Hall Directors with advanced degrees or extensive experience may command salaries above the average, making it essential for aspiring professionals to consider further education or certifications to enhance their job prospects.

Overall, understanding the nuances of salary data for Hall Directors can guide job seekers in making strategic career choices, ensuring they pursue opportunities that align with their financial goals.

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Where can a Hall Director earn more?

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Columbus, OH$51,812
Knoxville, TN$43,767
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University of Michigan$59,575
Carthage College$38,852

Average hall director salary by state

The highest-paying states for hall directors are Connecticut, New York, and Arizona. The lowest average hall director salary states are Illinois, Kansas, and New Mexico.

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Highest paying states for hall directors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$64,058$30.80
2New York$63,861$30.70
3South Dakota$53,574$25.76
4Arizona$58,431$28.09
5District of Columbia$61,166$29.41
6West Virginia$51,380$24.70
7Indiana$56,454$27.14
8Louisiana$50,937$24.49
9Ohio$52,629$25.30
10California$55,760$26.81
11Wisconsin$50,390$24.23
12Massachusetts$53,558$25.75
13North Carolina$51,974$24.99
14Pennsylvania$50,256$24.16
15Michigan$51,930$24.97
16Montana$53,939$25.93
17New Jersey$53,416$25.68
18Wyoming$52,943$25.45
19Nevada$53,751$25.84
20Minnesota$50,759$24.40
21Vermont$49,294$23.70
22Oregon$50,733$24.39
23Alabama$46,102$22.16
24Alaska$48,790$23.46
25Maine$51,748$24.88
26Rhode Island$50,012$24.04
27Texas$48,194$23.17
28Idaho$50,483$24.27
29Missouri$48,777$23.45
30Kentucky$48,895$23.51
31Colorado$47,740$22.95
32Nebraska$46,179$22.20
33Florida$48,535$23.33
34Georgia$46,008$22.12
35South Carolina$43,975$21.14
36Iowa$45,773$22.01
37New Hampshire$48,598$23.36
38Washington$46,964$22.58
39North Dakota$46,467$22.34
40Maryland$50,051$24.06
41Delaware$49,447$23.77
42Mississippi$40,602$19.52
43Virginia$44,253$21.28
44Tennessee$43,383$20.86
45Utah$42,994$20.67
46Oklahoma$39,429$18.96
47Illinois$42,332$20.35
48Hawaii$49,721$23.90
49Arkansas$39,026$18.76
50Kansas$41,812$20.10
51New Mexico$41,415$19.91

Highest paying cities for hall directors

The highest-paying cities for hall directors are Ann Arbor, MI, Cincinnati, OH, and New Orleans, LA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Ann Arbor, MI$51,812$24.91
2Cincinnati, OH$50,911$24.48
3New Orleans, LA$50,841$24.44
4Mankato, MN$50,399$24.23
5Kenosha, WI$50,141$24.11
6Severn, MD$50,112$24.09
7Boulder, CO$47,853$23.01
8Fort Worth, TX$47,529$22.85
9Des Moines, IA$45,574$21.91
10Richmond, VA$43,974$21.14
11Knoxville, TN$43,767$21.04

Hall director salary details

A hall director's salary ranges from $32,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $77,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a hall director's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$77,000$6,417$37
75th Percentile$62,000$5,167$30
Average$49,785$4,149$24
25th Percentile$39,000$3,250$19
10th Percentile$32,000$2,667$15

Highest paying hall director jobs

The highest paying types of hall directors are chairperson, vice chairperson, and committee chairperson.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Dean$86,317$7,193$41.501,183
Registrar$40,632$3,386$19.5312,723
Admissions Officer$33,833$2,819$16.2758,782
Student Dean$59,497$4,958$28.6010,422
New Member Educator$34,187$2,849$16.4412,866
Co-Chair$89,375$7,448$42.972,878

Which companies pay hall directors the most?

Hall director salaries at University of Michigan and Grand View University are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average hall director salary at companies like University of New Orleans and University of Colorado Boulder are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Hall director salary trends

The average hall director salary has risen by $6,750 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average hall director earned $43,035 annually, but today, they earn $49,785 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for hall directors over the last decade.

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Average hall director salary over time

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Hall director salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$49,800$23.94+2.1%
2024$48,700$23.42+1.1%
2023$48,200$23.16+2.1%
2022$47,200$22.67+1.7%
2021$46,300$22.28+2.4%

Recently added hall director salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
University of ArkansasHall Director (Anticipated Current and Future Openings)Fayetteville, NC06/30/2025$43,900
North Iowa Area Community CollegeAssociate Hall Director & Intramural CoordinatorMason City, IA06/28/2025$36,100
Aurora UniversityArea Hall DirectorAurora, IL06/28/2025$44,000
University of Arkansas, FayettevilleHall Director (Anticipated Current and Future Openings)Fayetteville, AR06/20/2025$43,900
University of Arkansas SystemHall Director (Anticipated Current and Future Openings)Fayetteville, NC06/18/2025$43,900
Stevens Institute of TechnologyStevens Pre-College Programs Summer Residential Hall Director 2025Hoboken, NJ06/13/2025$30,000
Cambridge Information Group Inc.Residential Hall Director The School of The New York TimesNew York, NY06/10/2025$71,146
Western New Mexico UniversityHall DirectorSilver City, NM06/10/2025$43,888
North Dakota University SystemHall DirectorFargo, ND06/06/2025$44,000
University of TennesseeHall Director-University Housing-UTKKnoxville, TN06/06/2025$47,500

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