How much does a Resident Activities Director make in New Jersey? The average Resident Activities Director salary in New Jersey is $59,000 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $49,600 and $75,500. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Resident Activities Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Resident Activities Director Salary $41,042 NJ April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Resident Activities Director Salary $49,600 NJ April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Resident Activities Director Salary $59,000 NJ April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Resident Activities Director Salary $75,500 NJ April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Resident Activities Director Salary $90,522 NJ April 24, 2024
25% $49,600 10% $41,042 90% $90,522 75% $75,500 $59,000 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Resident Activities Director designs programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills. Plans, implements, and evaluates activities for nursing home residents. Being a Resident Activities Director requires a bachelor's degree. May also manage the facility's volunteer program. In addition, Resident Activities Director typically reports to department head. May require certification as Activity Director. The Resident Activities Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Working as a Resident Activities Director typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $60,777 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $61,853 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $61,907 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $60,723 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $62,821 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $60,777 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $59,863 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $60,347 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $61,907 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $60,777 Date Updated April 24, 2024

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