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Summer Camp Counselor salary
Average summer camp counselor salary
$12.32
How much does a summer camp counselor make?
The average summer camp counselor salary in the United States is $25,617. Summer camp counselor salaries typically range between $17,000 and $37,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for summer camp counselors is $12.32 per hour.
Summer camp counselor salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Summer camp counselors earn the highest average salary in Mississippi.
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Summer Camp Counselor salary estimates from across the web
Average summer camp counselor salary by state
The average summer camp counselor salary in Mississippi, Nebraska, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average summer camp counselor salary states are Indiana, South Carolina, and Alaska.
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Highest paying states for summer camp counselors
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $32,273 | $15.52 |
| 2 | Washington | $33,980 | $16.34 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $31,696 | $15.24 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $36,218 | $17.41 |
| 5 | California | $31,853 | $15.31 |
| 6 | Vermont | $30,551 | $14.69 |
| 7 | Mississippi | $36,230 | $17.42 |
| 8 | Delaware | $28,252 | $13.58 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $29,301 | $14.09 |
| 10 | Colorado | $29,487 | $14.18 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $31,553 | $15.17 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $32,403 | $15.58 |
| 13 | Maine | $28,309 | $13.61 |
| 14 | New York | $28,378 | $13.64 |
| 15 | Oregon | $29,828 | $14.34 |
| 16 | Arizona | $26,565 | $12.77 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $27,479 | $13.21 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $27,397 | $13.17 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $27,915 | $13.42 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $29,640 | $14.25 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $27,602 | $13.27 |
| 22 | Montana | $25,539 | $12.28 |
| 23 | Maryland | $28,310 | $13.61 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $27,302 | $13.13 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $27,369 | $13.16 |
| 26 | Nevada | $26,160 | $12.58 |
| 27 | Idaho | $25,510 | $12.26 |
| 28 | Florida | $24,906 | $11.97 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $24,268 | $11.67 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $26,876 | $12.92 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $27,126 | $13.04 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $25,163 | $12.10 |
| 33 | Illinois | $24,240 | $11.65 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $24,413 | $11.74 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $23,675 | $11.38 |
| 36 | Alabama | $23,845 | $11.46 |
| 37 | Virginia | $24,608 | $11.83 |
| 38 | Michigan | $23,377 | $11.24 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $24,094 | $11.58 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $23,737 | $11.41 |
| 41 | Georgia | $22,697 | $10.91 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $22,969 | $11.04 |
| 43 | Alaska | $21,519 | $10.35 |
| 44 | Texas | $23,192 | $11.15 |
| 45 | Iowa | $21,203 | $10.19 |
| 46 | Missouri | $22,847 | $10.98 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $21,627 | $10.40 |
| 48 | Ohio | $21,889 | $10.52 |
| 49 | Indiana | $21,750 | $10.46 |
| 50 | Kansas | $21,339 | $10.26 |
| 51 | Utah | $19,785 | $9.51 |
Highest paying cities for summer camp counselors
The highest-paying cities for summer camp counselors are Seattle, WA, Los Gatos, CA, and Brookline, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $34,026 | $16.36 |
| 2 | Los Gatos, CA | $32,394 | $15.57 |
| 3 | Brookline, MA | $31,604 | $15.19 |
| 4 | Portland, OR | $29,694 | $14.28 |
| 5 | Castle Rock, CO | $29,511 | $14.19 |
| 6 | Portland, ME | $28,434 | $13.67 |
| 7 | New York, NY | $28,352 | $13.63 |
| 8 | Annapolis, MD | $28,305 | $13.61 |
| 9 | West Windsor, NJ | $27,115 | $13.04 |
| 10 | McLean, VA | $25,002 | $12.02 |
| 11 | Saint Petersburg, FL | $24,892 | $11.97 |
| 12 | Chicago, IL | $24,277 | $11.67 |
| 13 | Erie, PA | $24,002 | $11.54 |
| 14 | Garland, TX | $23,010 | $11.06 |
| 15 | Lawrenceville, GA | $22,762 | $10.94 |
| 16 | Cleveland, OH | $22,223 | $10.68 |
| 17 | Fishers, IN | $21,759 | $10.46 |
| 18 | Columbia, SC | $21,645 | $10.41 |
| 19 | Overland Park, KS | $21,342 | $10.26 |
Summer Camp Counselor salary details
A summer camp counselor's salary ranges from $17,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a summer camp counselor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| Average | $25,617 | $2,135 | $12 |
| 25th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
| 10th Percentile | $17,000 | $1,417 | $8 |
Highest paying summer camp counselor jobs
The highest paying types of summer camp counselors are senior counselor, program lead, and group leader.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation Leader | $33,848 | $2,821 | $16.27 | 32,073 |
| Recreation Leader | $30,040 | $2,503 | $14.44 | 35,684 |
| Activities Leader | $30,329 | $2,527 | $14.58 | 35,544 |
| Unit Leader | $42,921 | $3,577 | $20.64 | 63,952 |
| Activities/Volunteer | $32,875 | $2,740 | $15.81 | 4,126 |
| Group Leader | $100,480 | $8,373 | $48.31 | 56,173 |
Top companies hiring summer camp counselors now:
Which companies pay summer camp counselors the most?
Summer camp counselor salaries at St. Anne's-Belfield School and City of Jacksonville are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average summer camp counselor salary at companies like Dwight School and Pathfinder Ranch are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Anne's-Belfield School | $50,132 | $24.10 |
| 2 | City of Jacksonville | $41,565 | $19.98 |
| 3 | Dwight School | $38,661 | $18.59 |
| 4 | Pathfinder Ranch | $37,588 | $18.07 |
| 5 | Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp | $37,020 | $17.80 |
| 6 | City of Las Vegas | $36,027 | $17.32 |
| 7 | Black Rocket Productions | $33,639 | $16.17 |
| 8 | Gainesville Regional Utilities | $33,101 | $15.91 |
| 9 | Horizon Services | $32,926 | $15.83 |
| 10 | Associated Recreation Council | $32,757 | $15.75 |
| 11 | Quad | $32,695 | $15.72 |
| 12 | Magellan Health | $32,619 | $15.68 |
| 13 | Learning Care Group | $31,670 | $15.23 |
| 14 | Kids In The Middle | $31,279 | $15.04 |
| 15 | Homes for the Homeless | $31,015 | $14.91 |
| 16 | Tallgrass Technologies | $30,808 | $14.81 |
| 17 | Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | $30,498 | $14.66 |
| 18 | Mad Science Group | $30,230 | $14.53 |
| 19 | Animal Humane Society | $30,176 | $14.51 |
| 20 | Palmetto | $30,038 | $14.44 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Summer Camp Counselor salary by industry
The average summer camp counselor salary varies across industries:
- The average summer camp counselor salary in the education industry is $30,707, the highest of any industry.
- The average summer camp counselor salary in the finance industry is $28,423.
- Summer camp counselors in the non profits industry earn an average salary of $25,039, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for summer camp counselors
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education | $30,707 | $14.76 |
| 2 | Hospitality | $28,423 | $13.66 |
| 3 | Government | $28,241 | $13.58 |
| 4 | Retail | $27,432 | $13.19 |
| 5 | Health Care | $25,944 | $12.47 |
| 6 | Non Profits | $25,039 | $12.04 |
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Summer Camp Counselor salary trends
The average summer camp counselor salary has risen by $5,683 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average summer camp counselor earned $19,934 annually, but today, they earn $25,617 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for summer camp counselors over the last decade.
Compare summer camp counselor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average summer camp counselor salary over time
Compare summer camp counselor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Summer Camp Counselor salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,600 | $12.32 | +7.3% |
| 2024 | $23,700 | $11.41 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $22,600 | $10.85 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $22,100 | $10.63 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $21,500 | $10.34 | +2.3% |
Recently added summer camp counselor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Education Group | Summer Camp Counselor | Sugar Land, TX | 12/17/2024 | $29,218 |
| Spring Education Group | Summer Camp Counselor | Oceanside, CA | 12/17/2024 | $35,479 |
| Greater Boston, Inc. | Advocate Camp Counselor for Children W/Special Needs, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer | Rowe, MA | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Concordia College | Finnish Language Summer Camp Counselor (2025) | Moorhead, MN | 12/16/2024 | $16,957 |
| Spartanburgymca | 2024 Sports & Specialty Summer Camp Counselor, Willis Road Ymca | Spartanburg, SC | 12/16/2024 | $25,044 |
| Ymcachicago | Ymca Camp Maclean Summer 2025 Overnight Camp Junior Counselor | Burlington, WI | 12/16/2024 | $27,131 |
| Milwaukee Succeeds | Ymca Camp Maclean Summer 2025 Overnight Camp Junior Counselor | Burlington, WI | 12/16/2024 | $27,131 |
| Crista Ministries | 2025 Camps Summer Staff-Leadership | Port Orchard, WA | 12/15/2024 | $13,044 |
| Concordia College (Moorhead, Mn | Japanese Language Summer Camp Counselor (2025) | Bakersfield, CA | 12/15/2024 | $16,957 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois | Summer Camp Counselor | Big Rock, IL | 12/15/2024 | $33,914 |
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