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Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home Salary in the United States

How much does an Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home in the United States is $34,990 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, an Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,823
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,690 to $39,090
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,686
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Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $39,090 $3,258 $752 $19
Average $34,990 $2,916 $673 $17
25th Percentile $31,690 $2,641 $609 $15
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Director of Nursing

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Assistant Director of Nursing

Interim HealthCare of the Black Hills - RAPID CITY, SD

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Key Factors That Influence Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home Salaries

An Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home'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 Coordinator - Nursing Home Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home'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:

  • Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home (1-3 years): $34,931
  • Resident Activities Supervisor (3-5 years): $58,452
  • Resident Activities Manager (5+ years): $70,724
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home1-3 years$34,931
Resident Activities Supervisor3-5 years$58,452
Resident Activities Manager5+ years$70,724
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Top Paying Cities for Activity Coordinator - Nursing Homes

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:

  • San Jose: $44,090
  • San Francisco: $43,590
  • Oakland: $42,690

What Skills Can Increase an Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 16.79% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Geriatrics (Mentioned in 3.22% Job Postings): Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term geriatrics originates from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer".
  • Activity Planning (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): Produce a detailed schedule showing which staff carry out each activity; produce a detailed plan against which actual achievement may be measured; produce timed cash flow forecast; replan the project during its life to correct drift from the target.
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Planning 16.79%
Geriatrics 3.22%
Activity Planning 1.23%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home's salary.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Verbal Communication
$39,189
12%
Communication Skills
$38,139
9%
Commitment
$37,789
8%
Microsoft Office
$37,789
8%
Leadership
$37,439
7%
Therapeutic Recreation
$37,439
7%
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Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $37,162. While startup companies pay approximate $31,652.

Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$31,652
Growth Stage51~500$33,416
Established501~5000$35,949
Enterprise5000+$37,162

Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home 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 Coordinator - Nursing Home positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$41,988$20.020%

Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home Salary Growth & Career Path

For an Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Resident Activities Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $58,500 - a projected growth of 67% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home

Salaries for an Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $47,713 in 2023 to around $47,987 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Activity Coordinator - Nursing Home Over Time

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2023
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$48,173
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