What are the main factors that influence an Activity Program Director'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 Program Director?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Activity Program Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Activity Program Director's salary?

An Activity Program Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $62,482 for beginners, reaching about $63,164 at mid-level, and approach $64,411 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Activity Program Director?

Activity Program Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Activity Program Director roles are District of Columbia $78,409, California $78,112, Massachusetts $77,071. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Activity Program Director roles make?

Salaries for Activity Program Director level roles vary by specialization: Activity Director Assistant: $118,938; Certified Activity Director: $107,885; Pediatric Program and Activity Director: $106,890; Activity Director Recreation Director Program Director: $93,578; Activity Director/Recreational: $73,617.

Activity Program Director Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Activity Program Director make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Activity Program Director in New Mexico is $65,591 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,083
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,142 to $72,130
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,001

10% $59,001

50% (Median) $65,591

90% $78,083

Activity Program Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,130	$6,011	$1,387	$35
Average	$65,591	$5,466	$1,261	$32
25th Percentile	$62,142	$5,178	$1,195	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Activity Program Director Salaries

An Activity Program Director'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 Program Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Activity Program Director'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): $62,482
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,738
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,164
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,590
Expert (over 8 years): $64,411

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Activity Program Director	less than 1 year	$62,482
Early Career Level Activity Program Director	1-2 years	$62,738
Mid-Level Level Activity Program Director	2-4 years	$63,164
Senior-Level Level Activity Program Director	5-8 years	$63,590
Expert Level Activity Program Director	over 8 years	$64,411

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

District of Columbia: $78,409.
California: $78,112.
Massachusetts: $77,071.

District of Columbia $78,409 California $78,112 Massachusetts $77,071 Washington $76,788 New Jersey $76,759 Alaska $76,660 Connecticut $75,683 New York $75,286

Hawaii $74,019 Rhode Island $73,424 Maryland $73,020 Minnesota $72,468 Colorado $72,255 Illinois $72,184 Oregon $71,915 Delaware $71,717

New Hampshire $71,592 Virginia $71,313 Pennsylvania $70,499 Nevada $70,088 North Dakota $69,954 Michigan $69,741 Wisconsin $69,663 Vermont $69,507

Texas $69,075 Maine $69,047 Arizona $69,005 Ohio $68,955 Georgia $68,304 Indiana $67,978 Wyoming $67,914 Utah $67,815

Iowa $67,772 Kansas $67,433 Louisiana $67,333 North Carolina $67,298 Missouri $67,284 Florida $67,008 Montana $66,859 Nebraska $66,717

Kentucky $66,639 South Carolina $66,356 Tennessee $66,179 Idaho $66,108 New Mexico $65,591 Oklahoma $65,478 Alabama $65,060 South Dakota $64,359

Arkansas $63,977 West Virginia $63,771 Mississippi $63,155

Top Paying Cities for Activity Program Director

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: $66,290
Belen: $65,921
Bernalillo: $66,407

Algodones, NM $66,290

Belen, NM $65,921

Bernalillo, NM $66,407

Bluewater, NM $65,013

Bosque, NM $65,436

Casa Blanca, NM $65,584

Cedar Crest, NM $66,462

Cedarvale, NM $63,856

Cerrillos, NM $66,338

Claunch, NM $63,620

Coyote, NM $65,360

Cuba, NM $65,256

Cubero, NM $65,729

Edgewood, NM $66,166

Estancia, NM $65,377

Gallina, NM $65,018

Counselor, NM $65,059

Grants, NM $64,938

Milan, NM $65,198

Isleta, NM $66,521

Jarales, NM $65,857

Jemez Pueblo, NM $65,971

Jemez Springs, NM $65,768

Laguna, NM $66,051

La Jara, NM $65,183

La Joya, NM $65,032

Lindrith, NM $64,953

Los Lunas, NM $66,270

Mcintosh, NM $65,736

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $65,299

Moriarty, NM $65,515

Mountainair, NM $64,809

Nageezi, NM $64,972

New Laguna, NM $65,697

Paguate, NM $65,742

Pena Blanca, NM $66,476

Peralta, NM $66,375

Placitas, NM $66,408

Ponderosa, NM $65,887

Prewitt, NM $64,993

Regina, NM $65,038

Sandia Park, NM $66,295

Corrales, NM $66,545

San Fidel, NM $65,343

San Rafael, NM $65,065

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $66,296

San Ysidro, NM $66,207

Stanley, NM $65,506

Tijeras, NM $66,304

Tome, NM $66,181

Torreon, NM $65,961

Veguita, NM $65,431

Willard, NM $64,692

Youngsville, NM $65,379

Bosque Farms, NM $66,496

Clines Corners, NM $65,110

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $66,346

Cochiti Lake, NM $66,433

Albuquerque, NM $66,583

Kirtland Afb, NM $66,583

Rio Rancho, NM $66,474

Gallup, NM $65,087

Brimhall, NM $64,903

Church Rock, NM $64,933

Continental Divide, NM $64,887

Crownpoint, NM $64,941

Fence Lake, NM $64,652

Fort Wingate, NM $64,911

Gamerco, NM $65,020

Mentmore, NM $64,919

Mexican Springs, NM $64,911

Ramah, NM $64,792

Rehoboth, NM $64,955

Thoreau, NM $64,958

Tohatchi, NM $64,899

Vanderwagen, NM $64,911

Zuni, NM $64,896

Navajo, NM $64,984

Jamestown, NM $64,823

Pinehill, NM $64,742

Sheep Springs, NM $64,969

Smith Lake, NM $65,211

Yatahey, NM $64,945

Farmington, NM $65,258

Aztec, NM $65,378

Blanco, NM $65,073

Bloomfield, NM $64,996

Flora Vista, NM $65,325

Fruitland, NM $64,916

Kirtland, NM $65,326

La Plata, NM $65,349

Navajo Dam, NM $65,320

Shiprock, NM $65,229

Waterflow, NM $65,196

Newcomb, NM $64,929

Sanostee, NM $64,970

Santa Fe, NM $66,923

Abiquiu, NM $65,092

Alcalde, NM $66,226

Amalia, NM $64,993

Arroyo Hondo, NM $64,901

Arroyo Seco, NM $64,977

Canjilon, NM $64,891

Canones, NM $65,482

Carson, NM $65,150

Cebolla, NM $64,929

Cerro, NM $64,948

Chama, NM $65,214

Chamisal, NM $66,050

Chimayo, NM $66,514

Cordova, NM $66,401

Costilla, NM $65,266

Taos Ski Valley, NM $64,770

Dixon, NM $65,987

Dulce, NM $65,212

El Prado, NM $65,034

El Rito, NM $65,332

Embudo, NM $65,648

Espanola, NM $66,433

Glorieta, NM $66,665

Hernandez, NM $65,816

Ilfeld, NM $66,049

La Madera, NM $65,217

Lamy, NM $66,411

Llano, NM $65,916

Los Alamos, NM $66,568

White Rock, NM $66,693

Medanales, NM $65,889

Ojo Caliente, NM $65,501

Los Ojos, NM $65,054

Pecos, NM $66,457

Penasco, NM $65,671

Petaca, NM $64,831

Questa, NM $65,017

Ranchos De Taos, NM $65,360

Red River, NM $64,831

Ribera, NM $65,249

Rowe, NM $66,112

San Cristobal, NM $64,829

San Jose, NM $65,949

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $66,271

Santa Cruz, NM $66,491

Serafina, NM $65,083

Taos, NM $64,996

Tererro, NM $66,670

Tesuque, NM $66,923

Tierra Amarilla, NM $64,996

Trampas, NM $65,617

Tres Piedras, NM $64,813

Truchas, NM $66,216

Vadito, NM $65,585

Valdez, NM $64,878

Vallecitos, NM $64,827

Velarde, NM $65,887

Villanueva, NM $65,122

Spaceport City, NM $63,795

Las Vegas, NM $64,570

Angel Fire, NM $64,761

Anton Chico, NM $64,458

Buena Vista, NM $65,050

Chacon, NM $65,096

Cimarron, NM $64,659

Cleveland, NM $65,558

Eagle Nest, NM $64,708

Guadalupita, NM $64,996

Holman, NM $65,391

La Loma, NM $64,350

Maxwell, NM $64,681

Miami, NM $64,542

Mills, NM $64,312

Montezuma, NM $65,891

Mora, NM $65,650

Mosquero, NM $64,256

Ocate, NM $64,612

Ojo Feliz, NM $64,782

Rainsville, NM $65,066

Raton, NM $64,844

Rociada, NM $65,924

Roy, NM $64,326

Sapello, NM $65,352

Solano, NM $64,248

Springer, NM $64,513

Ute Park, NM $64,690

Valmora, NM $64,516

Wagon Mound, NM $64,442

Watrous, NM $64,537

Socorro, NM $64,388

Aragon, NM $64,583

Datil, NM $64,317

Lemitar, NM $64,688

Luna, NM $64,698

Magdalena, NM $64,322

Pie Town, NM $64,536

Polvadera, NM $64,843

Quemado, NM $64,670

Reserve, NM $64,554

San Acacia, NM $64,950

San Antonio, NM $64,032

Truth Or Consequences, NM $64,018

Arrey, NM $64,008

Caballo, NM $64,052

Derry, NM $63,726

Elephant Butte, NM $64,185

Garfield, NM $63,541

Hatch, NM $62,523

Monticello, NM $64,015

Rincon, NM $62,163

Salem, NM $63,343

Williamsburg, NM $64,099

Winston, NM $64,062

Las Cruces, NM $61,349

White Sands Missile Range, NM $61,550

Santa Teresa, NM $61,998

Playas, NM $64,314

Animas, NM $64,472

Anthony, NM $61,983

Arenas Valley, NM $64,358

Bayard, NM $64,299

Berino, NM $61,702

Buckhorn, NM $64,365

Santa Clara, NM $64,411

Chamberino, NM $61,766

Cliff, NM $64,291

Columbus, NM $64,118

Deming, NM $64,133

Dona Ana, NM $61,351

Fairacres, NM $61,535

Faywood, NM $64,103

Fort Bayard, NM $64,350

Gila, NM $64,196

Glenwood, NM $64,246

Hachita, NM $64,118

Hanover, NM $64,132

Hillsboro, NM $64,001

Hurley, NM $64,256

La Mesa, NM $62,523

Lordsburg, NM $64,267

Mesilla, NM $61,351

Mesilla Park, NM $61,357

Mesquite, NM $61,409

Mimbres, NM $64,183

Mule Creek, NM $64,356

Organ, NM $61,389

Pinos Altos, NM $64,290

Radium Springs, NM $61,375

Redrock, NM $64,126

Rodeo, NM $64,554

San Miguel, NM $61,386

Silver City, NM $64,290

Sunland Park, NM $61,668

Tyrone, NM $64,481

Vado, NM $61,434

Chaparral, NM $62,209

Clovis, NM $64,167

Cannon Afb, NM $64,025

Broadview, NM $63,980

Causey, NM $63,870

Crossroads, NM $63,719

Dora, NM $64,022

Elida, NM $63,756

Floyd, NM $63,911

Fort Sumner, NM $63,860

Grady, NM $64,041

House, NM $63,990

Kenna, NM $63,757

Lingo, NM $63,866

Melrose, NM $64,001

Milnesand, NM $63,732

Pep, NM $63,819

Portales, NM $64,052

Rogers, NM $63,836

Saint Vrain, NM $64,042

Taiban, NM $63,838

Texico, NM $64,067

Yeso, NM $63,606

Roswell, NM $63,680

Artesia, NM $63,806

Caprock, NM $63,676

Carlsbad, NM $63,848

Dexter, NM $63,725

Eunice, NM $63,904

Hagerman, NM $63,757

Hobbs, NM $63,998

Hope, NM $63,523

Jal, NM $63,829

Lake Arthur, NM $63,652

Lakewood, NM $63,746

Loco Hills, NM $63,864

Loving, NM $63,831

Lovington, NM $63,936

Mcdonald, NM $63,762

Malaga, NM $63,769

Maljamar, NM $63,707

Monument, NM $63,857

Tatum, NM $63,803

Whites City, NM $63,910

Carrizozo, NM $63,378

Alamogordo, NM $63,176

Alto, NM $63,387

Bent, NM $63,188

Capitan, NM $63,240

Cloudcroft, NM $63,181

Corona, NM $63,654

Encino, NM $64,165

Fort Stanton, NM $63,267

Glencoe, NM $63,222

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $63,169

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $63,169

Hondo, NM $63,280

La Luz, NM $63,169

Lincoln, NM $63,096

Mayhill, NM $63,312

Mescalero, NM $63,198

Nogal, NM $63,469

Orogrande, NM $63,201

Picacho, NM $63,266

Pinon, NM $63,504

Ruidoso, NM $63,508

Ruidoso Downs, NM $63,421

Sacramento, NM $63,226

San Patricio, NM $63,301

Sunspot, NM $63,169

Timberon, NM $63,306

Tinnie, NM $63,229

Tularosa, NM $63,211

Vaughn, NM $63,907

Weed, NM $63,305

Tucumcari, NM $64,224

Amistad, NM $64,141

Bard, NM $64,038

Capulin, NM $64,763

Clayton, NM $64,266

Conchas Dam, NM $64,324

Cuervo, NM $64,014

Des Moines, NM $64,508

Folsom, NM $64,608

Garita, NM $64,200

Gladstone, NM $64,329

Grenville, NM $64,317

Logan, NM $64,222

Mcalister, NM $64,023

Nara Visa, NM $64,069

Newkirk, NM $64,140

Quay, NM $64,177

San Jon, NM $64,108

Santa Rosa, NM $64,177

Sedan, NM $64,200

Trementina, NM $64,197

Activity Program Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Activity Program Director roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Activity Program Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Activity Program Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Activity Program Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$78,710	$38.0	20%

Activity Program Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Activity Program Director'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.

$62,142

Average $65,591/year

$72,130

$5,178

Average $5,466/month

$6,011

$1,195

Average $1,261/week

$1,387

$30

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,130	$6,011	$1,387	$35
Average	$65,591	$5,466	$1,261	$32
25th Percentile	$62,142	$5,178	$1,195	$30

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