Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director in the United States is $68,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,634
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,400 to $80,800
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,930
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Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $80,800 $6,733 $1,554 $39
Average $68,900 $5,742 $1,325 $33
25th Percentile $57,400 $4,783 $1,104 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director Salaries

A Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs 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:

  • College /University Intramural Recreation Coordinator (2-4 years): $46,182
  • Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Manager (4-5 years): $61,433
  • Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director (5+ years): $68,851
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
College /University Intramural Recreation Coordinator2-4 years$46,182
Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Manager4-5 years$61,433
Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director5+ years$68,851
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How Do Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs 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 Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $76,300.
  • California: $76,000.
  • Massachusetts: $75,000.

Top Paying Cities for Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Directors

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: $86,900
  • San Francisco: $86,000
  • Oakland: $84,100

What Skills Can Increase a Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.33% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Assisted Living (Mentioned in 1.39% Job Postings): Assisted living exemplifies the shift from "care as service" to "care as business" in the broader health care arena predicted more than three decades ago. A consumer-driven industry, assisted living offers a wide range of options, levels of care, and diversity of services (Lockhart, 2009) and is subject to state rather than federal regulatory oversight. "Assisted living" means depends on both the state and provider in question: variations in state regulatory definitions are significant and provider variables include everything from philosophy, geographic location and auspice, to organizational size and structure.
  • Marketing Support (Mentioned in 0.76% Job Postings): Marketing assistants support the leadership team in the marketing department by developing strategies, coordinating project activities,
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 10.33%
Assisted Living 1.39%
Marketing Support 0.76%
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 a Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director's salary.
  • Clinical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
  • Healthcare Services: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Marketing Support: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Skills
 $93,704
36%
Healthcare Services
 $79,924
16%
Marketing Support
 $77,857
13%
Partnering
 $77,168
12%
Honesty and Integrity
 $75,101
9%
Coaching
 $74,412
8%
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How Education impacts a Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Directors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $72,651 and $81,987).

Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.0%
High School 4.0%
Associates 2.7%
Bachelors 53.3%
Masters 38.7%
Doctorate 1.3%
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Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs 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.

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$57,400
Average $68,900/year
$80,800
$4,783
Average $5,742/month
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$1,104
Average $1,325/week
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Average $33/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $80,800 $6,733 $1,554 $39
Average $68,900 $5,742 $1,325 $33
25th Percentile $57,400 $4,783 $1,104 $28

Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director Salary Growth & Career Path

Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director
Campus Student Activities/Clubs Director
Director of International Students
Vice President of Student Affairs
College/University Student Affairs Officer

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
Campus Student Activities/Clubs Director $61,400 -11%
Director of International Students $64,100 -7%
Vice President of Student Affairs $149,900 118%

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Salary Trends for Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director

Salaries for a Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $60,360 in 2023 to around $60,940 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Campus Recreation and Wellness Programs Director salary trends, .

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