How much does an Activity Specialist make in Perth Amboy, NJ? The average Activity Specialist salary in Perth Amboy, NJ is $39,353 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $35,935 and $44,221. 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 $32,824 Perth Amboy,NJ April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Activity Specialist Salary $35,935 Perth Amboy,NJ April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Activity Specialist Salary $39,353 Perth Amboy,NJ April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Activity Specialist Salary $44,221 Perth Amboy,NJ April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Activity Specialist Salary $48,654 Perth Amboy,NJ April 24, 2024
25% $35,935 10% $32,824 90% $48,654 75% $44,221 $39,353 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

What skills does an Activity Specialist need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

2.

CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.

3.

Illustration: Using creative artwork to explain or depict a particular meaning to come across the viewer's mind.

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

Employers: Job Description Management Tool

See user submitted job responsibilities for Activity Specialist.

Salary.com job board provides millions of Activity Specialist information for you to search for. Click on search button below to see Activity Specialist job openings or enter a new job title here.

Job Openings for Activity Specialist in Perth Amboy, NJ
  • Description. Position Purpose: To further the mission of the camp through the development and delivery of adventure activities at the camp. Deliver adventu...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Description. Position Purpose: To further the mission of the camp through the development and delivery of adventure activities at the camp. Deliver adventu...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Overview. Sierra Tucson, a world renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a full time Activity Therapist, to work at our beautiful campus, located...
    - 3 Months Ago
  • Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson has an immediate opening for an Activity Therapist/Activity Coordinator. We are seeking individuals who are committed to im...
    - 16 Days Ago
  • Lex Women's Care-West Columbia. Full Time. Day Shift. M-Th 8-5, Fr 8-1. Sign-On Bonus: 5,000. Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center an...
    - 13 Days Ago

Career Path for Activity Specialist

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

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

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:
See if your skills match up? Check skills for Activity Specialist

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

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%

Take just three simple steps below to generate your own personalized salary report

Step 1 of 3

Understand the total compensation opportunity for an Activity Specialist, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
35935
44221
39353

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
35935
44221
39353
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Activity Specialist in Perth Amboy, NJ. The base salary for Activity Specialist ranges from $35,935 to $44,221 with the average base salary of $39,353. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,935 to $44,221 with the average total cash compensation of $39,353.
Step 2 of 3

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

35935
44221

 

Step 3 of 3

How much should you be paid?

About Perth Amboy, New Jersey    Perth Amboy is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. The City of Perth Amboy is part of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 201....More

Perth Amboy, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Activity Specialist Salary in popular cities: NewarkJersey CityPaterson

Salary estimation for Activity Specialist at companies like : Westcoast Tree Service Inc, Fox Acura, Maselle Career College