What are the main factors that influence an Activities Counselor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Activities Counselor?

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Activities Counselor roles, with salaries approximately 12% above the market median.

How does experience change An Activities Counselor's salary?

An Activities Counselor's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,811 for beginners, reaching about $56,843 at mid-level, and approach $62,440 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Activities Counselor?

Activities Counselor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Activities Counselor roles are District of Columbia $71,665, California $71,393, Massachusetts $70,442. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Activities Counselor roles make?

Salaries for Activities Counselor level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Activities: $72,444; Activities Manager: $71,361; Activities Director: $71,048; Emotional Health Counselor: $64,500; Mental Health Counselor: $64,450.

Activities Counselor Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Activities Counselor make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Activities Counselor in New Mexico is $59,949 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Activities Counselor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,080
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,024 to $68,917
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,719

10% $46,719

50% (Median) $59,949

90% $77,080

Activities Counselor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,917	$5,743	$1,325	$33
Average	$59,949	$4,996	$1,153	$29
25th Percentile	$53,024	$4,419	$1,020	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Activities Counselor Salaries

An Activities Counselor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Activities Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Activities Counselor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $55,811
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,017
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,843
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,572
Expert (over 8 years): $62,440

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Activities Counselor	less than 1 year	$55,811
Early Career Level Activities Counselor	1-2 years	$56,017
Mid-Level Level Activities Counselor	2-4 years	$56,843
Senior-Level Level Activities Counselor	5-8 years	$60,572
Expert Level Activities Counselor	over 8 years	$62,440

How Do Activities Counselor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Activities Counselors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,665.
California: $71,393.
Massachusetts: $70,442.

District of Columbia $71,665 California $71,393 Massachusetts $70,442 Washington $70,183 New Jersey $70,157 Alaska $70,066 Connecticut $69,173 New York $68,811

Hawaii $67,652 Rhode Island $67,108 Maryland $66,739 Minnesota $66,234 Colorado $66,040 Illinois $65,976 Oregon $65,730 Delaware $65,548

New Hampshire $65,434 Virginia $65,179 Pennsylvania $64,435 Nevada $64,060 North Dakota $63,937 Michigan $63,742 Wisconsin $63,671 Vermont $63,529

Texas $63,134 Maine $63,108 Arizona $63,069 Ohio $63,024 Georgia $62,429 Indiana $62,131 Wyoming $62,073 Utah $61,982

Iowa $61,943 Kansas $61,632 Louisiana $61,542 North Carolina $61,509 Missouri $61,496 Florida $61,244 Montana $61,108 Nebraska $60,979

Kentucky $60,907 South Carolina $60,649 Tennessee $60,487 Idaho $60,422 New Mexico $59,949 Oklahoma $59,846 Alabama $59,464 South Dakota $58,823

Arkansas $58,474 West Virginia $58,286 Mississippi $57,723

Top Paying Cities for Activities Counselor

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $60,588
Belen: $60,250
Bernalillo: $60,695

Algodones, NM $60,588

Belen, NM $60,250

Bernalillo, NM $60,695

Bluewater, NM $59,421

Bosque, NM $59,808

Casa Blanca, NM $59,943

Cedar Crest, NM $60,746

Cedarvale, NM $58,364

Cerrillos, NM $60,632

Claunch, NM $58,148

Coyote, NM $59,738

Cuba, NM $59,643

Cubero, NM $60,076

Edgewood, NM $60,474

Estancia, NM $59,753

Gallina, NM $59,426

Counselor, NM $59,463

Grants, NM $59,353

Milan, NM $59,590

Isleta, NM $60,799

Jarales, NM $60,192

Jemez Pueblo, NM $60,296

Jemez Springs, NM $60,111

Laguna, NM $60,370

La Jara, NM $59,576

La Joya, NM $59,438

Lindrith, NM $59,366

Los Lunas, NM $60,570

Mcintosh, NM $60,082

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $59,682

Moriarty, NM $59,880

Mountainair, NM $59,234

Nageezi, NM $59,384

New Laguna, NM $60,047

Paguate, NM $60,087

Pena Blanca, NM $60,759

Peralta, NM $60,665

Placitas, NM $60,696

Ponderosa, NM $60,220

Prewitt, NM $59,403

Regina, NM $59,444

Sandia Park, NM $60,593

Corrales, NM $60,821

San Fidel, NM $59,723

San Rafael, NM $59,469

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $60,594

San Ysidro, NM $60,512

Stanley, NM $59,872

Tijeras, NM $60,601

Tome, NM $60,489

Torreon, NM $60,287

Veguita, NM $59,803

Willard, NM $59,127

Youngsville, NM $59,755

Bosque Farms, NM $60,777

Clines Corners, NM $59,510

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $60,639

Cochiti Lake, NM $60,718

Albuquerque, NM $60,856

Kirtland Afb, NM $60,856

Rio Rancho, NM $60,756

Gallup, NM $59,489

Brimhall, NM $59,320

Church Rock, NM $59,348

Continental Divide, NM $59,306

Crownpoint, NM $59,355

Fence Lake, NM $59,091

Fort Wingate, NM $59,327

Gamerco, NM $59,427

Mentmore, NM $59,335

Mexican Springs, NM $59,328

Ramah, NM $59,219

Rehoboth, NM $59,368

Thoreau, NM $59,371

Tohatchi, NM $59,316

Vanderwagen, NM $59,328

Zuni, NM $59,314

Navajo, NM $59,395

Jamestown, NM $59,247

Pinehill, NM $59,173

Sheep Springs, NM $59,381

Smith Lake, NM $59,602

Yatahey, NM $59,359

Farmington, NM $59,645

Aztec, NM $59,755

Blanco, NM $59,476

Bloomfield, NM $59,405

Flora Vista, NM $59,706

Fruitland, NM $59,333

Kirtland, NM $59,707

La Plata, NM $59,728

Navajo Dam, NM $59,702

Shiprock, NM $59,619

Waterflow, NM $59,588

Newcomb, NM $59,344

Sanostee, NM $59,382

Santa Fe, NM $61,166

Abiquiu, NM $59,493

Alcalde, NM $60,529

Amalia, NM $59,403

Arroyo Hondo, NM $59,319

Arroyo Seco, NM $59,388

Canjilon, NM $59,309

Canones, NM $59,850

Carson, NM $59,546

Cebolla, NM $59,344

Cerro, NM $59,362

Chama, NM $59,605

Chamisal, NM $60,369

Chimayo, NM $60,793

Cordova, NM $60,690

Costilla, NM $59,652

Taos Ski Valley, NM $59,199

Dixon, NM $60,311

Dulce, NM $59,603

El Prado, NM $59,440

El Rito, NM $59,713

Embudo, NM $60,001

Espanola, NM $60,719

Glorieta, NM $60,931

Hernandez, NM $60,155

Ilfeld, NM $60,368

La Madera, NM $59,608

Lamy, NM $60,698

Llano, NM $60,247

Los Alamos, NM $60,842

White Rock, NM $60,957

Medanales, NM $60,221

Ojo Caliente, NM $59,867

Los Ojos, NM $59,458

Pecos, NM $60,741

Penasco, NM $60,023

Petaca, NM $59,254

Questa, NM $59,425

Ranchos De Taos, NM $59,738

Red River, NM $59,255

Ribera, NM $59,636

Rowe, NM $60,425

San Cristobal, NM $59,253

San Jose, NM $60,276

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $60,571

Santa Cruz, NM $60,772

Serafina, NM $59,485

Taos, NM $59,406

Tererro, NM $60,935

Tesuque, NM $61,166

Tierra Amarilla, NM $59,406

Trampas, NM $59,973

Tres Piedras, NM $59,238

Truchas, NM $60,520

Vadito, NM $59,944

Valdez, NM $59,298

Vallecitos, NM $59,251

Velarde, NM $60,220

Villanueva, NM $59,521

Spaceport City, NM $58,307

Las Vegas, NM $59,016

Angel Fire, NM $59,190

Anton Chico, NM $58,914

Buena Vista, NM $59,455

Chacon, NM $59,497

Cimarron, NM $59,098

Cleveland, NM $59,919

Eagle Nest, NM $59,142

Guadalupita, NM $59,406

Holman, NM $59,766

La Loma, NM $58,815

Maxwell, NM $59,118

Miami, NM $58,990

Mills, NM $58,781

Montezuma, NM $60,223

Mora, NM $60,003

Mosquero, NM $58,729

Ocate, NM $59,054

Ojo Feliz, NM $59,210

Rainsville, NM $59,469

Raton, NM $59,267

Rociada, NM $60,254

Roy, NM $58,793

Sapello, NM $59,731

Solano, NM $58,722

Springer, NM $58,964

Ute Park, NM $59,126

Valmora, NM $58,966

Wagon Mound, NM $58,899

Watrous, NM $58,986

Socorro, NM $58,850

Aragon, NM $59,028

Datil, NM $58,784

Lemitar, NM $59,124

Luna, NM $59,133

Magdalena, NM $58,789

Pie Town, NM $58,985

Polvadera, NM $59,266

Quemado, NM $59,107

Reserve, NM $59,001

San Acacia, NM $59,364

San Antonio, NM $58,524

Truth Or Consequences, NM $58,512

Arrey, NM $58,502

Caballo, NM $58,542

Derry, NM $58,245

Elephant Butte, NM $58,664

Garfield, NM $58,076

Hatch, NM $57,145

Monticello, NM $58,509

Rincon, NM $56,816

Salem, NM $57,894

Williamsburg, NM $58,586

Winston, NM $58,551

Las Cruces, NM $56,072

White Sands Missile Range, NM $56,256

Santa Teresa, NM $56,665

Playas, NM $58,782

Animas, NM $58,927

Anthony, NM $56,652

Arenas Valley, NM $58,823

Bayard, NM $58,768

Berino, NM $56,395

Buckhorn, NM $58,829

Santa Clara, NM $58,871

Chamberino, NM $56,454

Cliff, NM $58,761

Columbus, NM $58,603

Deming, NM $58,617

Dona Ana, NM $56,074

Fairacres, NM $56,242

Faywood, NM $58,590

Fort Bayard, NM $58,815

Gila, NM $58,674

Glenwood, NM $58,720

Hachita, NM $58,603

Hanover, NM $58,615

Hillsboro, NM $58,496

Hurley, NM $58,729

La Mesa, NM $57,145

Lordsburg, NM $58,739

Mesilla, NM $56,074

Mesilla Park, NM $56,080

Mesquite, NM $56,127

Mimbres, NM $58,662

Mule Creek, NM $58,821

Organ, NM $56,109

Pinos Altos, NM $58,760

Radium Springs, NM $56,096

Redrock, NM $58,610

Rodeo, NM $59,001

San Miguel, NM $56,106

Silver City, NM $58,760

Sunland Park, NM $56,364

Tyrone, NM $58,935

Vado, NM $56,150

Chaparral, NM $56,858

Clovis, NM $58,648

Cannon Afb, NM $58,518

Broadview, NM $58,477

Causey, NM $58,377

Crossroads, NM $58,238

Dora, NM $58,515

Elida, NM $58,272

Floyd, NM $58,414

Fort Sumner, NM $58,367

Grady, NM $58,533

House, NM $58,486

Kenna, NM $58,273

Lingo, NM $58,373

Melrose, NM $58,496

Milnesand, NM $58,250

Pep, NM $58,329

Portales, NM $58,543

Rogers, NM $58,346

Saint Vrain, NM $58,533

Taiban, NM $58,347

Texico, NM $58,556

Yeso, NM $58,135

Roswell, NM $58,203

Artesia, NM $58,318

Caprock, NM $58,199

Carlsbad, NM $58,356

Dexter, NM $58,244

Eunice, NM $58,408

Hagerman, NM $58,273

Hobbs, NM $58,493

Hope, NM $58,059

Jal, NM $58,339

Lake Arthur, NM $58,177

Lakewood, NM $58,263

Loco Hills, NM $58,371

Loving, NM $58,341

Lovington, NM $58,437

Mcdonald, NM $58,278

Malaga, NM $58,284

Maljamar, NM $58,227

Monument, NM $58,364

Tatum, NM $58,315

Whites City, NM $58,413

Carrizozo, NM $57,927

Alamogordo, NM $57,742

Alto, NM $57,935

Bent, NM $57,753

Capitan, NM $57,801

Cloudcroft, NM $57,747

Corona, NM $58,179

Encino, NM $58,646

Fort Stanton, NM $57,825

Glencoe, NM $57,784

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $57,736

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $57,736

Hondo, NM $57,837

La Luz, NM $57,736

Lincoln, NM $57,669

Mayhill, NM $57,867

Mescalero, NM $57,762

Nogal, NM $58,010

Orogrande, NM $57,765

Picacho, NM $57,825

Pinon, NM $58,042

Ruidoso, NM $58,045

Ruidoso Downs, NM $57,966

Sacramento, NM $57,788

San Patricio, NM $57,856

Sunspot, NM $57,736

Timberon, NM $57,861

Tinnie, NM $57,791

Tularosa, NM $57,774

Vaughn, NM $58,410

Weed, NM $57,859

Tucumcari, NM $58,700

Amistad, NM $58,624

Bard, NM $58,530

Capulin, NM $59,193

Clayton, NM $58,738

Conchas Dam, NM $58,791

Cuervo, NM $58,508

Des Moines, NM $58,959

Folsom, NM $59,050

Garita, NM $58,678

Gladstone, NM $58,796

Grenville, NM $58,785

Logan, NM $58,698

Mcalister, NM $58,516

Nara Visa, NM $58,559

Newkirk, NM $58,623

Quay, NM $58,657

San Jon, NM $58,594

Santa Rosa, NM $58,657

Sedan, NM $58,678

Trementina, NM $58,675

Activities Counselor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Activities Counselor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 12% above the average. Conversely, Activities Counselor positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Activities Counselor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Activities Counselor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$67,443	$32.0	12%
Education	$62,947	$30.0	5%

Activities Counselor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Activities Counselor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$53,024

Average $59,949/year

$68,917

$4,419

Average $4,996/month

$5,743

$1,020

Average $1,153/week

$1,325

$25

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,917	$5,743	$1,325	$33
Average	$59,949	$4,996	$1,153	$29
25th Percentile	$53,024	$4,419	$1,020	$25

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