What are the main factors that influence an Activity 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 Activity Counselor?

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

How does experience change An Activity Counselor's salary?

An Activity Counselor's salary grows with experience: starting around $59,326 for beginners, reaching about $60,423 at mid-level, and approach $66,371 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Activity Counselor?

Activity Counselor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Activity Counselor roles are District of Columbia $70,065, California $69,800, Massachusetts $68,869. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Activity Counselor roles make?

Salaries for Activity Counselor level roles vary by specialization: Activity Manager: $138,968; Activity Leader: $80,817; Activity Leader/Camp Counselor: $71,064; Activity Director: $69,765; Activity Attendant: $51,410.

Activity Counselor Salary in Virginia

How much does an Activity Counselor make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Activity Counselor in Virginia is $63,725 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,923
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,364 to $73,250
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,663

10% $49,663

50% (Median) $63,725

90% $81,923

Activity Counselor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,250	$6,104	$1,409	$35
Average	$63,725	$5,310	$1,225	$31
25th Percentile	$56,364	$4,697	$1,084	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Activity Counselor Salaries

An Activity 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 Activity Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Activity 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): $59,326
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,546
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,423
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,386
Expert (over 8 years): $66,371

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Activity Counselor	less than 1 year	$59,326
Early Career Level Activity Counselor	1-2 years	$59,546
Mid-Level Level Activity Counselor	2-4 years	$60,423
Senior-Level Level Activity Counselor	5-8 years	$64,386
Expert Level Activity Counselor	over 8 years	$66,371

How Do Activity 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 Activity Counselors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,065.
California: $69,800.
Massachusetts: $68,869.

District of Columbia $70,065 California $69,800 Massachusetts $68,869 Washington $68,616 New Jersey $68,591 Alaska $68,502 Connecticut $67,629 New York $67,275

Hawaii $66,142 Rhode Island $65,610 Maryland $65,250 Minnesota $64,756 Colorado $64,566 Illinois $64,503 Oregon $64,262 Delaware $64,085

New Hampshire $63,974 Virginia $63,725 Pennsylvania $62,997 Nevada $62,630 North Dakota $62,510 Michigan $62,320 Wisconsin $62,250 Vermont $62,111

Texas $61,725 Maine $61,700 Arizona $61,662 Ohio $61,617 Georgia $61,035 Indiana $60,744 Wyoming $60,687 Utah $60,598

Iowa $60,560 Kansas $60,257 Louisiana $60,168 North Carolina $60,137 Missouri $60,124 Florida $59,877 Montana $59,744 Nebraska $59,618

Kentucky $59,548 South Carolina $59,295 Tennessee $59,137 Idaho $59,073 New Mexico $58,611 Oklahoma $58,510 Alabama $58,137 South Dakota $57,510

Arkansas $57,169 West Virginia $56,985 Mississippi $56,435

Top Paying Cities for Activity 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:

Ivanhoe: $58,605
Lambsburg: $58,730
Laurel Fork: $58,796

Ivanhoe, VA $58,605

Lambsburg, VA $58,730

Laurel Fork, VA $58,796

Marion, VA $58,299

Max Meadows, VA $58,698

Meadowview, VA $57,774

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $58,242

Rocky Gap, VA $58,275

Ruther Glen, VA $61,472

Sealston, VA $63,062

Sharps, VA $61,202

Spotsylvania, VA $62,046

Sparta, VA $61,721

Stafford, VA $64,883

Stratford, VA $62,399

Tappahannock, VA $61,580

Thornburg, VA $62,250

Unionville, VA $61,240

Village, VA $61,503

Warsaw, VA $61,721

Weems, VA $60,510

Sandy Point, VA $61,801

White Stone, VA $60,342

Wicomico Church, VA $60,781

Woodford, VA $61,996

Zacata, VA $62,206

Winchester, VA $61,913

Bentonville, VA $61,383

Berryville, VA $62,806

Boyce, VA $62,921

Brucetown, VA $61,955

Chester Gap, VA $62,554

Clear Brook, VA $61,643

Cross Junction, VA $59,644

Fishers Hill, VA $60,501

Flint Hill, VA $62,215

Front Royal, VA $62,251

Gore, VA $59,978

Hume, VA $63,056

Huntly, VA $62,320

Strasburg, VA $60,265

Linden, VA $63,209

Markham, VA $63,196

Maurertown, VA $59,445

Middletown, VA $61,442

Millwood, VA $62,809

Rileyville, VA $60,695

Earlysville, VA $59,806

Esmont, VA $59,252

Faber, VA $58,990

Fishersville, VA $59,539

Free Union, VA $59,707

Gordonsville, VA $60,333

Greenwood, VA $59,467

Ivy, VA $59,831

Keene, VA $59,492

Keswick, VA $59,949

Locust Dale, VA $60,603

Lovingston, VA $58,357

Lyndhurst, VA $58,797

Montpelier Station, VA $60,347

Nellysford, VA $58,865

North Garden, VA $59,433

Orange, VA $60,938

Palmyra, VA $59,975

Piney River, VA $58,086

Quinque, VA $59,958

Roseland, VA $58,309

Ruckersville, VA $59,933

Schuyler, VA $59,044

Shipman, VA $58,348

Somerset, VA $60,350

Stanardsville, VA $59,759

Troy, VA $60,041

Tyro, VA $58,468

Waynesboro, VA $59,630

White Hall, VA $59,737

Woodberry Forest, VA $60,583

Achilles, VA $59,663

Amelia Court House, VA $60,770

Ark, VA $60,042

Arvonia, VA $59,509

Ashland, VA $61,362

Aylett, VA $61,391

Barhamsville, VA $60,507

Beaumont, VA $60,756

Beaverdam, VA $61,356

Bena, VA $59,645

Bohannon, VA $59,890

Bremo Bluff, VA $59,896

Bruington, VA $61,268

Bumpass, VA $61,264

Cardinal, VA $59,916

Cartersville, VA $60,392

Charles City, VA $60,885

Christchurch, VA $60,388

Church View, VA $60,528

Cobbs Creek, VA $60,083

Columbia, VA $60,235

Crozier, VA $61,161

Cumberland, VA $59,900

Deltaville, VA $60,132

Diggs, VA $59,913

Redwood, VA $58,308

Rich Creek, VA $58,506

Ridgeway, VA $58,914

Riner, VA $58,501

Ripplemead, VA $58,348

Rocky Mount, VA $58,360

Salem, VA $58,075

Sandy Level, VA $58,485

Shawsville, VA $58,255

Spencer, VA $58,900

Staffordsville, VA $58,606

Stanleytown, VA $59,011

Stuart, VA $58,884

Thaxton, VA $58,185

Troutville, VA $58,163

Union Hall, VA $58,370

Vesta, VA $58,809

Villamont, VA $58,156

Vinton, VA $58,047

Wirtz, VA $58,191

Woolwine, VA $58,768

Bristol, VA $56,615

Abingdon, VA $57,455

Andover, VA $57,284

Appalachia, VA $57,284

Bee, VA $57,991

Ben Hur, VA $57,521

Big Stone Gap, VA $56,773

Birchleaf, VA $58,049

Blackwater, VA $56,844

Castlewood, VA $57,010

Cleveland, VA $57,702

Clinchco, VA $57,998

Clintwood, VA $57,932

Coeburn, VA $57,379

Damascus, VA $57,905

Dante, VA $57,705

Davenport, VA $58,105

Dryden, VA $56,959

Duffield, VA $56,477

Dungannon, VA $56,683

East Stone Gap, VA $56,893

Ewing, VA $58,248

Fort Blackmore, VA $56,320

Gate City, VA $55,935

Haysi, VA $58,330

Hiltons, VA $56,067

Honaker, VA $58,024

Jonesville, VA $57,662

Keokee, VA $57,127

Lebanon, VA $57,478

Mc Clure, VA $57,717

Mendota, VA $56,633

Nickelsville, VA $56,395

Nora, VA $57,565

Norton, VA $57,345

Pennington Gap, VA $57,114

Pound, VA $57,582

Rosedale, VA $57,960

Rose Hill, VA $58,146

Saint Charles, VA $57,449

Saint Paul, VA $57,374

Weber City, VA $55,764

Whitetop, VA $58,132

Wise, VA $57,499

Pulaski, VA $58,756

Atkins, VA $58,260

Austinville, VA $58,730

Barren Springs, VA $58,780

Bastian, VA $58,268

Bland, VA $58,404

Broadford, VA $58,207

Cana, VA $58,820

Ceres, VA $58,212

Chilhowie, VA $58,192

Cripple Creek, VA $58,456

Crockett, VA $58,442

Draper, VA $58,707

Dugspur, VA $58,750

Elk Creek, VA $58,415

Emory, VA $58,028

Fancy Gap, VA $58,770

Fries, VA $58,611

Galax, VA $58,706

Glade Spring, VA $57,913

Rural Retreat, VA $58,368

Saltville, VA $58,218

Speedwell, VA $58,406

Sugar Grove, VA $58,273

Tannersville, VA $58,172

Troutdale, VA $58,232

Willis, VA $58,719

Woodlawn, VA $58,742

Wytheville, VA $58,577

Staunton, VA $59,557

Augusta Springs, VA $59,306

Bacova, VA $59,027

Blue Grass, VA $59,051

Brownsburg, VA $58,698

Buena Vista, VA $58,217

Churchville, VA $59,723

Clifton Forge, VA $58,828

Covington, VA $58,509

Craigsville, VA $59,312

Crimora, VA $59,785

Deerfield, VA $59,359

Doe Hill, VA $59,308

Fairfield, VA $58,611

Fort Defiance, VA $59,828

Glen Wilton, VA $58,604

Goshen, VA $59,057

Greenville, VA $59,020

Grottoes, VA $59,840

Head Waters, VA $59,406

Hot Springs, VA $58,863

Iron Gate, VA $58,928

Lexington, VA $58,715

Low Moor, VA $58,791

Mc Dowell, VA $59,332

Middlebrook, VA $59,035

Millboro, VA $59,081

Mint Spring, VA $59,332

Montebello, VA $58,497

Monterey, VA $59,161

Mount Sidney, VA $59,855

Mustoe, VA $59,259

New Hope, VA $59,820

Port Republic, VA $59,807

Raphine, VA $58,769

Rockbridge Baths, VA $58,827

Selma, VA $58,849

Steeles Tavern, VA $58,890

Stuarts Draft, VA $59,110

Swoope, VA $59,452

Verona, VA $59,856

Vesuvius, VA $58,365

Warm Springs, VA $59,046

West Augusta, VA $59,488

Weyers Cave, VA $59,869

Williamsville, VA $59,364

Lynchburg, VA $57,346

Altavista, VA $57,890

Alton, VA $59,155

Amherst, VA $57,736

Appomattox, VA $57,839

Bedford, VA $58,192

Big Island, VA $57,874

Blairs, VA $59,141

Brookneal, VA $58,119

Buffalo Junction, VA $59,342

Callands, VA $58,855

Chatham, VA $58,903

Clifford, VA $57,824

Clover, VA $59,011

Cluster Springs, VA $59,339

Coleman Falls, VA $57,583

Concord, VA $57,425

Crystal Hill, VA $58,920

Danville, VA $59,188

Hillsville, VA $58,820

Carson, VA $61,086

Hiwassee, VA $58,627

Independence, VA $58,423

Annandale, VA $69,515

Burke, VA $68,864

Dumfries, VA $66,848

Dunn Loring, VA $69,604

Fairfax, VA $68,564

Fairfax Station, VA $68,378

Falls Church, VA $69,665

Fort Belvoir, VA $68,823

Great Falls, VA $68,567

Greenway, VA $69,664

Lorton, VA $68,434

Merrifield, VA $69,444

Mc Lean, VA $69,657

West Mclean, VA $69,664

Mount Vernon, VA $69,081

Newington, VA $68,922

Dry Fork, VA $59,027

Brooke, VA $64,412

Evington, VA $57,664

Forest, VA $57,551

Gladstone, VA $57,889

Gladys, VA $57,891

Glasgow, VA $58,261

Goode, VA $57,742

Gretna, VA $58,484

Halifax, VA $59,138

Howardsville, VA $59,043

Hurt, VA $58,156

Java, VA $58,835

Ararat, VA $58,806

Axton, VA $58,987

Bassett, VA $58,945

Belspring, VA $58,639

Bent Mountain, VA $58,141

Blacksburg, VA $58,362

Blue Ridge, VA $58,122

Boones Mill, VA $58,100

Buchanan, VA $58,318

Callaway, VA $58,252

Christiansburg, VA $58,368

Cascade, VA $58,936

Catawba, VA $58,218

Check, VA $58,342

Claudville, VA $58,771

Cloverdale, VA $58,013

Collinsville, VA $59,140

Copper Hill, VA $58,265

Critz, VA $58,865

Daleville, VA $58,073

Dublin, VA $58,670

Eagle Rock, VA $58,486

Eggleston, VA $58,552

Elliston, VA $58,206

Ferrum, VA $58,578

Fieldale, VA $59,056

Fincastle, VA $58,254

Floyd, VA $58,582

Glade Hill, VA $58,322

Glen Lyn, VA $58,365

Goodview, VA $58,115

Hardy, VA $58,091

Henry, VA $58,666

Huddleston, VA $58,307

Keeling, VA $59,082

Chester, VA $61,374

Chesterfield, VA $61,337

Church Road, VA $61,135

Colonial Heights, VA $61,399

Courtland, VA $59,923

Dendron, VA $60,103

Dewitt, VA $60,939

Dinwiddie, VA $61,105

Disputanta, VA $61,155

Dolphin, VA $60,269

Drewryville, VA $59,792

Ebony, VA $59,380

Elberon, VA $59,856

Emporia, VA $59,927

Ford, VA $60,993

Franklin, VA $59,739

Freeman, VA $60,256

Gasburg, VA $59,507

Hopewell, VA $61,272

Ivor, VA $59,835

Jarratt, VA $60,445

Lawrenceville, VA $60,046

Mc Kenney, VA $60,779

Meredithville, VA $59,959

Newsoms, VA $59,542

Prince George, VA $61,330

Rawlings, VA $60,545

Sedley, VA $60,004

Skippers, VA $59,688

Spring Grove, VA $60,428

Stony Creek, VA $60,776

Surry, VA $59,709

Sussex, VA $60,640

Sutherland, VA $61,279

Valentines, VA $59,563

Wakefield, VA $60,080

Warfield, VA $60,595

Waverly, VA $60,553

White Plains, VA $59,530

Wilsons, VA $60,812

Yale, VA $60,394

Zuni, VA $59,812

Claremont, VA $60,509

Farmville, VA $59,375

Baskerville, VA $59,277

Indian Valley, VA $58,668

Mc Coy, VA $58,541

Martinsville, VA $59,043

Meadows Of Dan, VA $58,825

Moneta, VA $58,211

Montvale, VA $58,211

Narrows, VA $58,541

Newbern, VA $58,592

New Castle, VA $58,257

Newport, VA $58,390

New River, VA $58,754

Oriskany, VA $58,370

Paint Bank, VA $58,279

Parrott, VA $58,568

Patrick Springs, VA $58,932

Pearisburg, VA $58,599

Pembroke, VA $58,598

Penhook, VA $58,515

Pilot, VA $58,389

Pittsville, VA $58,486

Radford, VA $58,688

Long Island, VA $58,110

Lowry, VA $57,851

Lynch Station, VA $58,117

Madison Heights, VA $57,347

Monroe, VA $57,633

Naruna, VA $57,935

Nathalie, VA $58,635

Natural Bridge, VA $58,445

Natural Bridge Station, VA $58,193

Nelson, VA $59,430

Norwood, VA $58,111

Ringgold, VA $59,104

Rustburg, VA $57,479

Scottsburg, VA $59,218

Scottsville, VA $59,538

South Boston, VA $59,270

Spout Spring, VA $57,585

Sutherlin, VA $59,109

Sweet Briar, VA $57,517

Vernon Hill, VA $59,039

Virgilina, VA $59,289

Wingina, VA $58,456

Amonate, VA $58,326

Bandy, VA $58,198

Big Rock, VA $58,515

Bishop, VA $58,204

Bluefield, VA $58,384

Boissevain, VA $58,241

Breaks, VA $58,419

Burkes Garden, VA $58,263

Cedar Bluff, VA $58,349

Doran, VA $58,589

Falls Mills, VA $58,241

Grundy, VA $58,613

Horsepen, VA $58,227

Hurley, VA $58,311

Jewell Ridge, VA $58,349

Keen Mountain, VA $58,577

Mavisdale, VA $58,354

Maxie, VA $58,527

North Tazewell, VA $58,340

Oakwood, VA $58,610

Pilgrims Knob, VA $58,450

Pocahontas, VA $58,260

Pounding Mill, VA $58,430

Raven, VA $58,561

Red Ash, VA $58,615

Richlands, VA $58,582

Rowe, VA $58,376

Shortt Gap, VA $58,506

Swords Creek, VA $58,359

Tazewell, VA $58,248

Vansant, VA $58,360

Whitewood, VA $58,367

Wolford, VA $58,377

Boydton, VA $59,404

Bracey, VA $59,556

Brodnax, VA $59,786

Buckingham, VA $58,739

Burkeville, VA $59,648

Charlotte Court House, VA $58,794

Chase City, VA $59,098

Clarksville, VA $59,509

Crewe, VA $60,028

Cullen, VA $58,618

Dillwyn, VA $59,325

Drakes Branch, VA $59,092

Dundas, VA $59,971

Evergreen, VA $57,896

Fort Mitchell, VA $59,091

Green Bay, VA $59,319

Hampden Sydney, VA $59,464

Kenbridge, VA $59,650

Keysville, VA $59,086

La Crosse, VA $59,465

Lunenburg, VA $59,198

Meherrin, VA $59,204

Nottoway, VA $59,937

Pamplin, VA $58,422

Phenix, VA $58,158

Prospect, VA $58,789

Randolph, VA $58,889

Red House, VA $57,988

Red Oak, VA $59,174

Rice, VA $59,724

Saxe, VA $59,046

Skipwith, VA $59,216

South Hill, VA $59,443

Victoria, VA $59,407

Wylliesburg, VA $59,121

Roanoke, VA $57,972

Wachapreague, VA $60,195

Wardtown, VA $60,078

Wattsville, VA $60,251

Willis Wharf, VA $60,177

Windsor, VA $59,664

Withams, VA $60,204

Norfolk, VA $59,358

Newport News, VA $59,491

Fort Eustis, VA $59,514

Hampton, VA $59,528

Fort Monroe, VA $59,495

Poquoson, VA $59,508

Yorktown, VA $59,578

Lackey, VA $59,602

Seaford, VA $59,530

Portsmouth, VA $59,375

Fort Lee, VA $61,396

Petersburg, VA $61,396

Virginia State University, VA $61,396

Alberta, VA $60,183

Ammon, VA $60,989

Blackstone, VA $60,473

Boykins, VA $59,613

Branchville, VA $59,471

Capron, VA $59,906

Round Hill, VA $64,366

Catharpin, VA $66,778

Delaplane, VA $63,693

Ashburn, VA $67,054

Chantilly, VA $67,760

Gainesville, VA $66,234

Hamilton, VA $65,234

Lincoln, VA $65,170

Sterling, VA $67,870

Haymarket, VA $66,171

Herndon, VA $68,120

Leesburg, VA $66,001

Lovettsville, VA $64,538

Nokesville, VA $66,316

Upperville, VA $63,904

Warrenton, VA $64,136

Reston, VA $68,512

Waterford, VA $65,126

The Plains, VA $65,310

Doswell, VA $61,383

Dutton, VA $60,070

Fork Union, VA $60,080

Foster, VA $59,876

Glen Allen, VA $61,521

Gloucester, VA $60,006

Gloucester Point, VA $59,643

Goochland, VA $60,850

Grimstead, VA $60,027

Gum Spring, VA $60,850

Gwynn, VA $60,026

Hadensville, VA $60,755

Hallieford, VA $60,009

Hanover, VA $61,395

Hardyville, VA $60,187

Hartfield, VA $60,208

Hayes, VA $59,681

Henrico, VA $61,567

Hudgins, VA $59,980

Jamaica, VA $60,729

Jamestown, VA $59,818

Jetersville, VA $60,073

Kents Store, VA $60,215

King And Queen Court House, VA $60,821

King William, VA $61,136

Lanexa, VA $60,727

Lightfoot, VA $60,111

Little Plymouth, VA $60,745

Locust Hill, VA $60,388

Louisa, VA $60,840

Macon, VA $60,909

Maidens, VA $61,082

Manakin Sabot, VA $61,282

Mannboro, VA $60,883

Manquin, VA $61,315

Maryus, VA $59,651

Mascot, VA $60,566

Mathews, VA $59,912

Burgess, VA $60,950

Accomac, VA $60,147

Assawoman, VA $60,171

Atlantic, VA $60,252

Battery Park, VA $59,499

Belle Haven, VA $60,112

Birdsnest, VA $59,999

Bloxom, VA $60,240

Cape Charles, VA $59,917

Capeville, VA $59,929

Carrollton, VA $59,492

Carrsville, VA $59,764

Cheriton, VA $59,923

Chesapeake, VA $59,514

Chincoteague Island, VA $60,291

Wallops Island, VA $60,247

Craddockville, VA $60,122

Davis Wharf, VA $60,109

Eastville, VA $59,945

Exmore, VA $60,087

Franktown, VA $60,019

Greenbackville, VA $60,428

Greenbush, VA $60,255

Hacksneck, VA $60,088

Hallwood, VA $60,223

Harborton, VA $60,235

Horntown, VA $60,326

Oak Hall, VA $60,202

Isle Of Wight, VA $59,626

Jamesville, VA $60,054

Jenkins Bridge, VA $60,233

Keller, VA $60,161

Locustville, VA $60,158

Machipongo, VA $59,990

Mappsville, VA $60,210

Marionville, VA $59,989

Mears, VA $60,179

Melfa, VA $60,168

Modest Town, VA $60,324

Nassawadox, VA $60,052

Nelsonia, VA $60,328

New Church, VA $60,306

Onancock, VA $60,219

Onley, VA $60,152

Oyster, VA $59,937

Painter, VA $60,124

Parksley, VA $60,252

Pungoteague, VA $60,149

Quinby, VA $59,991

Rescue, VA $59,496

Sanford, VA $60,316

Saxis, VA $60,326

Seaview, VA $59,924

Smithfield, VA $59,561

Suffolk, VA $59,533

Tangier, VA $60,475

Tasley, VA $60,281

Temperanceville, VA $60,223

Townsend, VA $59,936

Virginia Beach, VA $60,307

Dulles, VA $68,531

Aldie, VA $66,368

Amissville, VA $63,139

Arcola, VA $67,033

Manassas, VA $67,143

Marshall, VA $64,065

Middleburg, VA $65,243

Catlett, VA $65,549

Centreville, VA $67,414

Clifton, VA $67,982

Orlean, VA $63,488

Paeonian Springs, VA $65,546

Paris, VA $63,488

Philomont, VA $65,050

Purcellville, VA $64,567

Bluemont, VA $63,704

Bristow, VA $66,622

Broad Run, VA $65,437

Calverton, VA $65,288

Casanova, VA $65,398

Rectortown, VA $63,986

Mechanicsville, VA $61,443

Midlothian, VA $61,350

Millers Tavern, VA $61,436

Mineral, VA $61,215

Moon, VA $59,938

Moseley, VA $61,145

New Canton, VA $59,821

New Kent, VA $61,107

New Point, VA $59,787

Newtown, VA $61,624

Norge, VA $60,200

North, VA $59,990

Oilville, VA $61,160

Onemo, VA $59,862

Ordinary, VA $59,732

Port Haywood, VA $59,778

Powhatan, VA $60,957

Providence Forge, VA $61,002

Quinton, VA $61,314

Rockville, VA $61,229

Ruthville, VA $60,876

Saint Stephens Church, VA $61,428

Saluda, VA $60,412

Sandston, VA $61,457

Sandy Hook, VA $60,838

Schley, VA $59,874

Severn, VA $59,683

Shacklefords, VA $60,444

State Farm, VA $61,111

Stevensville, VA $60,965

Studley, VA $61,438

Susan, VA $59,802

Toano, VA $60,388

Topping, VA $60,335

Trevilians, VA $60,802

Richmond, VA $61,583

Urbanna, VA $60,622

Wake, VA $60,243

Walkerton, VA $61,052

Ware Neck, VA $59,898

Water View, VA $60,609

West Point, VA $60,817

White Marsh, VA $59,799

Wicomico, VA $59,693

Williamsburg, VA $59,796

Woods Cross Roads, VA $60,013

Montpelier, VA $61,137

Oakton, VA $68,723

Occoquan, VA $68,217

Quantico, VA $65,950

Springfield, VA $69,334

Triangle, VA $66,427

Vienna, VA $69,334

Woodbridge, VA $67,724

Arlington, VA $69,683

Fort Myer, VA $69,684

Mattaponi, VA $60,591

Dhs, VA $69,684

Fort Valley, VA $60,244

Star Tannery, VA $59,655

Stephens City, VA $61,936

Stephenson, VA $61,977

Toms Brook, VA $60,211

White Post, VA $62,469

Woodstock, VA $59,713

Culpeper, VA $61,685

Aroda, VA $60,174

Banco, VA $60,378

Bealeton, VA $63,863

Boston, VA $61,522

Brandy Station, VA $62,766

Brightwood, VA $60,685

Castleton, VA $62,198

Elkwood, VA $62,684

Etlan, VA $60,545

Goldvein, VA $64,145

Graves Mill, VA $60,092

Haywood, VA $60,669

Hood, VA $59,714

Jeffersonton, VA $63,466

Leon, VA $60,941

Lignum, VA $62,322

Madison, VA $60,087

Midland, VA $64,499

Mitchells, VA $61,193

Oakpark, VA $60,468

Pratts, VA $60,080

Radiant, VA $60,303

Rapidan, VA $60,847

Remington, VA $63,355

Reva, VA $61,009

Richardsville, VA $62,842

Rixeyville, VA $62,680

Rochelle, VA $60,062

Somerville, VA $64,622

Sperryville, VA $60,949

Stevensburg, VA $62,447

Sumerduck, VA $63,372

Syria, VA $59,860

Viewtown, VA $62,721

Washington, VA $62,018

Wolftown, VA $59,718

Woodville, VA $61,551

Harrisonburg, VA $59,962

Basye, VA $59,483

Bergton, VA $59,299

Bridgewater, VA $59,850

Broadway, VA $59,665

Criders, VA $59,406

Dayton, VA $59,645

Edinburg, VA $59,584

Elkton, VA $59,764

Alexandria, VA $69,676

Fredericksburg, VA $63,132

Bowling Green, VA $61,906

Burr Hill, VA $61,914

Callao, VA $61,558

Caret, VA $62,292

Center Cross, VA $61,232

Champlain, VA $62,149

Coles Point, VA $62,382

Colonial Beach, VA $62,733

Corbin, VA $62,345

Dahlgren, VA $64,790

Dogue, VA $62,691

Dunnsville, VA $61,452

Edwardsville, VA $61,029

Farnham, VA $61,210

Garrisonville, VA $65,322

Hague, VA $61,931

Hartwood, VA $63,314

Haynesville, VA $61,880

Heathsville, VA $60,972

Hustle, VA $62,187

Irvington, VA $60,484

Jersey, VA $62,777

Kilmarnock, VA $60,535

King George, VA $63,757

Kinsale, VA $61,812

Ladysmith, VA $61,549

Lancaster, VA $60,683

Laneview, VA $60,831

Lively, VA $60,740

Locust Grove, VA $61,932

Loretto, VA $62,198

Lottsburg, VA $61,443

Merry Point, VA $60,588

Milford, VA $61,679

Mollusk, VA $60,610

Montross, VA $62,336

Morattico, VA $60,925

Mount Holly, VA $62,129

Ninde, VA $63,899

Nuttsville, VA $60,865

Oldhams, VA $61,762

Ophelia, VA $60,983

Partlow, VA $62,083

Port Royal, VA $62,182

Rappahannock Academy, VA $62,194

Reedville, VA $60,937

Rhoadesville, VA $61,348

Rollins Fork, VA $62,730

Fulks Run, VA $59,516

Hinton, VA $59,461

Keezletown, VA $59,751

Lacey Spring, VA $59,781

Linville, VA $59,750

Luray, VA $59,942

Mc Gaheysville, VA $59,820

Mount Crawford, VA $59,822

Mount Jackson, VA $59,626

Mount Solon, VA $59,635

New Market, VA $59,764

Orkney Springs, VA $59,498

Penn Laird, VA $59,847

Quicksburg, VA $59,686

Pleasant Valley, VA $59,814

Shenandoah, VA $59,785

Singers Glen, VA $59,746

Stanley, VA $59,790

Timberville, VA $59,775

Charlottesville, VA $59,881

Afton, VA $59,218

Arrington, VA $58,041

Barboursville, VA $60,114

Batesville, VA $59,739

Covesville, VA $59,223

Crozet, VA $59,768

Dyke, VA $59,738

Ruby, VA $65,010

Activity Counselor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Activity 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, Activity Counselor positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Activity Counselor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Activity Counselor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$71,690	$34.0	12%
Education	$66,911	$32.0	5%

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

Understanding how an Activity 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.

$56,364

Average $63,725/year

$73,250

$4,697

Average $5,310/month

$6,104

$1,084

Average $1,225/week

$1,409

$27

Average $31/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,250	$6,104	$1,409	$35
Average	$63,725	$5,310	$1,225	$31
25th Percentile	$56,364	$4,697	$1,084	$27

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