How much does an Activity Specialist make in Newton, MA? The average Activity Specialist salary in Newton, MA is $39,250 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $35,841 and $44,105. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Activity Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Activity Specialist Salary $32,737 Newton,MA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Activity Specialist Salary $35,841 Newton,MA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Activity Specialist Salary $39,250 Newton,MA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Activity Specialist Salary $44,105 Newton,MA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Activity Specialist Salary $48,525 Newton,MA March 26, 2024
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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Leadership 8.13%
CPR 1.72%
Illustration 1.15%
Others 89%

Job Description for Activity Specialist

Activity Specialist organizes and provides program content for social events for an organization or group of people. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Activity Specialist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Activity Specialist performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Activity Specialist

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For Activity Specialist, the upper level is Choreographer and then progresses to Director - Stage, Motion Pictures, Television.

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Activity Specialist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Activity Specialist, the highest Activity Specialist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Activity Specialist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Activity Specialist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Activity Specialist salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Newton, Massachusetts    Newton is a suburban city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is approximately 7 miles (11 km) west of downtown Boston and is border....More

Newton, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Newton, Massachusetts

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