What are the main factors that influence an Aquatics 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 Aquatics Program Director?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Aquatics Program Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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

An Aquatics Program Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $124,909 for beginners, reaching about $127,974 at mid-level, and approach $133,255 for experts.

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

Aquatics Program Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aquatics Program Director roles are District of Columbia $146,529, California $145,973, Massachusetts $144,028. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Aquatics Program Director level roles vary by specialization: Medicare Program Development Director: $208,331; Medicaid Program Development Director: $200,748; Program Director: $151,404; Aquatics Program Manager: $147,810; Aquatics Program Coordinator: $70,901.

Aquatics Program Director Salary in Maryland

How much does an Aquatics Program Director make in Maryland? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aquatics Program Director in Maryland is $136,458 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $170,349
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,376 to $154,198
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,466

10% $111,466

50% (Median) $136,458

90% $170,349

Aquatics Program Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,198	$12,850	$2,965	$74
Average	$136,458	$11,371	$2,624	$66
25th Percentile	$123,376	$10,281	$2,373	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Aquatics Program Director Salaries

An Aquatics 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 Aquatics Program Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aquatics 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): $124,909
Early Career (1-2 years): $126,058
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,974
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,889
Expert (over 8 years): $133,255

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Aquatics Program Director	less than 1 year	$124,909
Early Career Level Aquatics Program Director	1-2 years	$126,058
Mid-Level Level Aquatics Program Director	2-4 years	$127,974
Senior-Level Level Aquatics Program Director	5-8 years	$129,889
Expert Level Aquatics Program Director	over 8 years	$133,255

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

District of Columbia: $146,529.
California: $145,973.
Massachusetts: $144,028.

District of Columbia $146,529 California $145,973 Massachusetts $144,028 Washington $143,498 New Jersey $143,445 Alaska $143,260 Connecticut $141,434 New York $140,693

Hawaii $138,324 Rhode Island $137,212 Maryland $136,458 Minnesota $135,426 Colorado $135,029 Illinois $134,896 Oregon $134,393 Delaware $134,023

New Hampshire $133,790 Virginia $133,268 Pennsylvania $131,746 Nevada $130,979 North Dakota $130,727 Michigan $130,330 Wisconsin $130,185 Vermont $129,894

Texas $129,086 Maine $129,033 Arizona $128,954 Ohio $128,861 Georgia $127,644 Indiana $127,035 Wyoming $126,916 Utah $126,731

Iowa $126,651 Kansas $126,016 Louisiana $125,831 North Carolina $125,765 Missouri $125,738 Florida $125,222 Montana $124,944 Nebraska $124,679

Kentucky $124,534 South Carolina $124,004 Tennessee $123,674 Idaho $123,541 New Mexico $122,575 Oklahoma $122,363 Alabama $121,583 South Dakota $120,272

Arkansas $119,558 West Virginia $119,174 Mississippi $118,023

Top Paying Cities for Aquatics 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:

Owings: $140,505
Riverdale: $145,531
College Park: $145,364

Owings, MD $140,505

Riverdale, MD $145,531

College Park, MD $145,364

Fort Washington, MD $145,269

Oxon Hill, MD $145,689

Suitland, MD $145,642

District Heights, MD $145,570

Temple Hills, MD $145,645

Deale, MD $139,854

Dunkirk, MD $141,333

Fort George G Meade, MD $138,091

Friendship, MD $140,298

Fulton, MD $139,927

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $145,150

Savage, MD $138,296

Shady Side, MD $138,750

Galesville, MD $139,361

Greenbelt, MD $144,860

Glenn Dale, MD $143,260

Upper Marlboro, MD $143,399

Harwood, MD $139,897

Highland, MD $139,799

West River, MD $139,924

Tracys Landing, MD $140,023

Hyattsville, MD $145,649

Jessup, MD $137,617

Bethesda, MD $145,691

Glen Echo, MD $145,665

Chevy Chase, MD $145,675

Cabin John, MD $145,634

Olney, MD $142,355

Brookeville, MD $139,698

Poolesville, MD $140,927

Barnesville, MD $138,966

Beallsville, MD $139,221

Boyds, MD $140,286

Dickerson, MD $139,061

Rockville, MD $144,030

Potomac, MD $144,446

Derwood, MD $142,503

Sandy Spring, MD $141,672

Ashton, MD $141,360

Brinklow, MD $140,310

Burtonsville, MD $141,953

Montgomery Village, MD $140,791

Kensington, MD $145,554

Garrett Park, MD $145,382

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $144,240

Silver Spring, MD $145,469

Takoma Park, MD $145,660

Aberdeen, MD $133,421

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $133,393

Abingdon, MD $134,424

Gunpowder, MD $135,234

Arnold, MD $136,810

Baldwin, MD $134,981

Bel Air, MD $133,859

Belcamp, MD $134,053

Benson, MD $133,245

Boring, MD $133,540

Brooklandville, MD $136,295

Butler, MD $134,794

Chase, MD $135,858

Churchville, MD $132,858

Clarksville, MD $138,316

Cockeysville, MD $135,052

Hunt Valley, MD $135,619

Crownsville, MD $137,735

Darlington, MD $131,683

Davidsonville, MD $139,744

Dayton, MD $138,229

Edgewater, MD $138,464

Edgewood, MD $134,833

Ellicott City, MD $136,564

Columbia, MD $137,587

Fallston, MD $134,481

Finksburg, MD $134,527

Forest Hill, MD $133,129

Fork, MD $135,437

Fort Howard, MD $136,292

Freeland, MD $130,455

Gambrills, MD $138,255

Gibson Island, MD $136,368

Glen Arm, MD $135,936

Glen Burnie, MD $136,529

Glyndon, MD $135,223

Hampstead, MD $132,114

Elkridge, MD $136,679

Hanover, MD $136,757

Harmans, MD $136,750

Havre De Grace, MD $132,554

Hydes, MD $135,448

Jarrettsville, MD $132,687

Joppa, MD $135,175

Kingsville, MD $135,476

Lineboro, MD $130,123

Linthicum Heights, MD $136,550

Long Green, MD $135,714

Spencerville, MD $141,742

Clarksburg, MD $138,641

Damascus, MD $137,448

Germantown, MD $141,556

Annapolis, MD $137,867

Cumberland, MD $125,241

Accident, MD $125,031

Barton, MD $125,619

Bittinger, MD $125,383

Bloomington, MD $125,829

Corriganville, MD $124,444

Eckhart Mines, MD $125,133

Ellerslie, MD $124,603

Flintstone, MD $125,271

Friendsville, MD $124,996

Frostburg, MD $124,961

Grantsville, MD $124,967

Kitzmiller, MD $124,976

Lonaconing, MD $125,393

Luke, MD $125,839

Mc Henry, MD $125,043

Midland, MD $125,812

Midlothian, MD $124,978

Mount Savage, MD $124,407

Oakland, MD $124,681

Oldtown, MD $125,442

Pinto, MD $125,673

Rawlings, MD $125,713

Spring Gap, MD $125,594

Swanton, MD $125,289

Westernport, MD $125,833

Easton, MD $135,134

Barclay, MD $134,006

Bethlehem, MD $134,178

Betterton, MD $134,105

Bozman, MD $136,286

Cambridge, MD $134,184

Centreville, MD $135,275

Chester, MD $136,319

Chestertown, MD $134,732

Church Creek, MD $133,972

Church Hill, MD $134,551

Claiborne, MD $136,531

Cordova, MD $134,677

Crapo, MD $132,792

Crocheron, MD $131,834

Crumpton, MD $133,852

Denton, MD $133,974

East New Market, MD $133,650

Federalsburg, MD $133,623

Fishing Creek, MD $133,284

Galena, MD $133,491

Goldsboro, MD $133,716

Grasonville, MD $136,059

Greensboro, MD $133,741

Henderson, MD $133,864

Hillsboro, MD $134,773

Hurlock, MD $133,680

Ingleside, MD $134,113

Kennedyville, MD $133,729

Mcdaniel, MD $136,476

Madison, MD $135,015

Marydel, MD $133,496

Massey, MD $133,522

Millington, MD $133,712

Neavitt, MD $136,457

Newcomb, MD $135,516

Oxford, MD $134,846

Preston, MD $134,129

Price, MD $134,642

Queen Anne, MD $134,994

Queenstown, MD $135,763

Rhodesdale, MD $132,879

Ridgely, MD $134,269

Rock Hall, MD $135,554

Royal Oak, MD $135,264

Saint Michaels, MD $136,181

Secretary, MD $134,159

Sherwood, MD $137,289

Deal Island, MD $130,824

Eden, MD $131,082

Ewell, MD $130,416

Fruitland, MD $131,532

Girdletree, MD $130,117

Hebron, MD $131,409

Linkwood, MD $133,263

Manokin, MD $130,651

Mardela Springs, MD $131,881

Marion Station, MD $130,191

Nanticoke, MD $131,351

Newark, MD $130,804

Ocean City, MD $131,434

Parsonsburg, MD $131,171

Pittsville, MD $131,175

Pocomoke City, MD $130,361

Powellville, MD $131,109

Princess Anne, MD $130,988

Quantico, MD $131,151

Rehobeth, MD $130,153

Sharptown, MD $132,605

Showell, MD $131,172

Snow Hill, MD $130,708

Stockton, MD $129,925

Tyaskin, MD $131,024

Tylerton, MD $130,571

Upper Fairmount, MD $130,970

Vienna, MD $132,162

Westover, MD $130,649

Whaleyville, MD $131,103

Willards, MD $131,155

Delmar, MD $131,503

North East, MD $132,676

Perry Point, MD $132,482

Perryville, MD $132,433

Port Deposit, MD $132,106

Rising Sun, MD $131,674

Warwick, MD $133,462

Cecilton, MD $133,370

Charlestown, MD $132,657

Chesapeake City, MD $133,368

Childs, MD $133,189

Stevensville, MD $136,667

Colora, MD $131,556

Conowingo, MD $131,334

Earleville, MD $133,243

Elk Mills, MD $133,234

Elkton, MD $133,137

Georgetown, MD $133,343

Lutherville Timonium, MD $136,183

Abell, MD $134,827

Accokeek, MD $144,077

Aquasco, MD $140,511

Avenue, MD $135,043

Barstow, MD $138,835

Bel Alton, MD $139,522

Benedict, MD $139,428

Brandywine, MD $142,712

Broomes Island, MD $137,259

Bryans Road, MD $143,796

Bryantown, MD $141,196

Bushwood, MD $135,141

California, MD $135,026

Callaway, MD $134,084

Chaptico, MD $136,425

Charlotte Hall, MD $138,483

Cheltenham, MD $144,048

Clements, MD $136,426

Cobb Island, MD $135,202

Coltons Point, MD $134,567

Compton, MD $135,300

Dameron, MD $132,375

Dowell, MD $135,447

Drayden, MD $132,693

Faulkner, MD $138,776

Great Mills, MD $134,301

Helen, MD $137,701

Hollywood, MD $135,824

Hughesville, MD $140,253

Huntingtown, MD $139,678

Indian Head, MD $140,547

Ironsides, MD $139,981

Issue, MD $135,932

La Plata, MD $140,946

Leonardtown, MD $134,801

Lexington Park, MD $133,889

Loveville, MD $136,214

Lusby, MD $135,700

Marbury, MD $141,675

Mechanicsville, MD $137,673

Morganza, MD $136,868

Mount Victoria, MD $135,295

Nanjemoy, MD $138,334

Newburg, MD $136,948

Park Hall, MD $133,496

Patuxent River, MD $134,201

Piney Point, MD $132,899

Pomfret, MD $142,477

Port Republic, MD $138,006

Port Tobacco, MD $140,425

Prince Frederick, MD $138,844

Ridge, MD $131,789

Rock Point, MD $136,899

Saint Inigoes, MD $132,212

Saint Leonard, MD $137,339

Saint Marys City, MD $133,470

Scotland, MD $130,915

Solomons, MD $135,324

Sunderland, MD $139,956

Tall Timbers, MD $133,069

Valley Lee, MD $133,121

Welcome, MD $139,552

White Plains, MD $142,491

Southern Md Facility, MD $144,230

Annapolis Junction, MD $137,929

Lanham, MD $144,777

Beltsville, MD $144,570

Laurel, MD $141,419

Bladensburg, MD $145,625

Lothian, MD $141,339

Mount Rainier, MD $145,694

North Beach, MD $139,375

Bowie, MD $141,396

Brentwood, MD $145,685

Capitol Heights, MD $145,621

Chesapeake Beach, MD $139,303

Churchton, MD $139,336

Clinton, MD $144,801

Still Pond, MD $134,113

Sudlersville, MD $133,861

Taylors Island, MD $135,051

Templeville, MD $133,504

Tilghman, MD $136,981

Toddville, MD $132,138

Trappe, MD $134,266

Wingate, MD $132,656

Wittman, MD $136,529

Woolford, MD $134,494

Worton, MD $134,573

Wye Mills, MD $135,527

Frederick, MD $133,992

Adamstown, MD $136,778

Big Pool, MD $127,054

Boonsboro, MD $131,580

Braddock Heights, MD $133,925

Brownsville, MD $133,533

Brunswick, MD $134,768

Buckeystown, MD $135,759

Burkittsville, MD $133,749

Cascade, MD $130,382

Cavetown, MD $130,217

Chewsville, MD $130,418

Clear Spring, MD $128,673

Cooksville, MD $136,507

Emmitsburg, MD $130,816

Fairplay, MD $130,734

Funkstown, MD $130,721

Glenelg, MD $137,952

Glenwood, MD $137,276

Hagerstown, MD $130,059

Hancock, MD $126,428

Ijamsville, MD $136,442

Jefferson, MD $134,901

Keedysville, MD $131,997

Keymar, MD $131,930

Knoxville, MD $134,060

Ladiesburg, MD $132,406

Libertytown, MD $133,624

Lisbon, MD $136,524

Little Orleans, MD $125,728

Maugansville, MD $129,587

Middletown, MD $133,432

Monrovia, MD $136,143

Mount Airy, MD $135,326

Myersville, MD $131,699

New Market, MD $134,778

New Midway, MD $132,402

New Windsor, MD $133,599

Point Of Rocks, MD $136,519

Rocky Ridge, MD $131,521

Rohrersville, MD $132,897

Sabillasville, MD $130,558

Saint James, MD $130,754

Sharpsburg, MD $131,801

Smithsburg, MD $130,334

Sykesville, MD $135,676

Taneytown, MD $131,130

Thurmont, MD $131,670

Tuscarora, MD $137,040

Union Bridge, MD $133,057

Unionville, MD $133,700

Walkersville, MD $133,227

West Friendship, MD $136,806

Williamsport, MD $130,201

Woodbine, MD $136,509

Woodsboro, MD $132,593

Salisbury, MD $131,504

Allen, MD $131,324

Berlin, MD $131,185

Bishopville, MD $131,216

Bivalve, MD $131,697

Manchester, MD $130,525

Marriottsville, MD $136,218

Maryland Line, MD $130,123

Mayo, MD $138,158

Millersville, MD $137,032

Monkton, MD $133,808

Odenton, MD $138,418

Crofton, MD $139,209

Owings Mills, MD $135,947

Parkton, MD $131,756

Pasadena, MD $136,405

Perry Hall, MD $136,036

Perryman, MD $133,769

Phoenix, MD $135,320

Pylesville, MD $130,970

Randallstown, MD $136,157

Reisterstown, MD $135,625

Riderwood, MD $136,445

Riva, MD $138,688

Severn, MD $137,011

Severna Park, MD $136,826

Simpsonville, MD $138,160

Sparks Glencoe, MD $134,224

Crisfield, MD $130,512

Stevenson, MD $136,246

Dhs, MD $144,112

Waldorf, MD $142,409

Street, MD $131,566

Upperco, MD $133,429

Upper Falls, MD $135,610

Westminster, MD $133,434

Whiteford, MD $130,918

White Hall, MD $131,578

White Marsh, MD $135,910

Woodstock, MD $136,280

Baltimore, MD $136,458

Towson, MD $136,442

Gwynn Oak, MD $136,487

Pikesville, MD $136,390

Sparrows Point, MD $136,311

Middle River, MD $136,029

Essex, MD $136,351

Dundalk, MD $136,480

Brooklyn, MD $136,483

Curtis Bay, MD $136,511

Halethorpe, MD $136,500

Catonsville, MD $136,568

Parkville, MD $136,421

Nottingham, MD $136,282

Rosedale, MD $136,457

Windsor Mill, MD $136,414

Gaithersburg, MD $142,204

Washington Grove, MD $142,278

Aquatics Program Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aquatics 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, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Aquatics Program Director positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Aquatics Program Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Aquatics Program Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$163,749	$79.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Aquatics 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.

$123,376

Average $136,458/year

$154,198

$10,281

Average $11,371/month

$12,850

$2,373

Average $2,624/week

$2,965

$59

Average $66/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,198	$12,850	$2,965	$74
Average	$136,458	$11,371	$2,624	$66
25th Percentile	$123,376	$10,281	$2,373	$59

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