Hourly Wage for Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home in the United States is $28, which translates to an annual salary of about $58,447.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $32 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $24 to $30 per hour
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $20 per hour

10% $20

50% (Median) $28

90% $32

Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,545	$5,212	$1,203	$30
Average	$58,447	$4,871	$1,124	$28
25th Percentile	$49,737	$4,145	$956	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salaries

An Activity Supervisor - 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 Supervisor - Nursing Home Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Activity Supervisor - 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $55,197
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,587
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,537
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,487
Expert (over 8 years): $59,976

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home	$55,197
Intermediate Level Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home	$55,587
Senior Level Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home	$57,537
Specialist Level Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home	$59,487
Expert Level Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home	$59,976

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How Do Activity Supervisor - Nursing Homes 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 Supervisor - Nursing Homes. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,713.
California: $64,467.
Massachusetts: $63,608.

District of Columbia $64,713 California $64,467 Massachusetts $63,608 Washington $63,374 New Jersey $63,351 Alaska $63,269 Connecticut $62,462 New York $62,135

Hawaii $61,089 Rhode Island $60,598 Maryland $60,265 Minnesota $59,809 Colorado $59,633 Illinois $59,575 Oregon $59,353 Delaware $59,189

New Hampshire $59,086 Virginia $58,856 Pennsylvania $58,184 Nevada $57,845 North Dakota $57,734 Michigan $57,559 Wisconsin $57,494 Vermont $57,366

Texas $57,009 Maine $56,986 Arizona $56,951 Ohio $56,910 Georgia $56,372 Indiana $56,103 Wyoming $56,051 Utah $55,969

Iowa $55,934 Kansas $55,653 Louisiana $55,571 North Carolina $55,542 Missouri $55,530 Florida $55,303 Montana $55,180 Nebraska $55,063

Kentucky $54,999 South Carolina $54,765 Tennessee $54,619 Idaho $54,560 New Mexico $54,134 Oklahoma $54,040 Alabama $53,695 South Dakota $53,117

Arkansas $52,801 West Virginia $52,632 Mississippi $52,123

Top Paying Cities for Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home

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: $73,719
San Francisco: $72,912
Oakland: $71,375

San Jose, CA $73,719

San Francisco, CA $72,912

Oakland, CA $71,375

New York, NY $67,295

Paramus, NJ $66,477

Queens Village, NY $66,474

Passaic, NJ $66,419

Bergenfield, NJ $66,413

Stamford, CT $66,285

Huntington, NY $66,261

Newark, NJ $65,829

Bridgeport, CT $65,706

Vallejo, CA $65,589

New Brunswick, NJ $65,566

Petaluma, CA $65,531

Middlesex, NJ $65,420

Somerset, NJ $65,379

Santa Cruz, CA $65,303

Boston, MA $64,946

Monterey, CA $64,741

Seattle, WA $64,607

Santa Rosa, CA $64,596

Los Angeles, CA $64,578

Juneau, AK $64,426

Washington, DC $64,362

Orange, CA $64,154

Santa Ana, CA $63,999

Long Beach, CA $63,941

Anaheim, CA $63,929

Anchorage, AK $63,900

Santa Maria, CA $63,725

Everett, WA $63,713

Danbury, CT $63,507

Bremerton, WA $63,427

Tacoma, WA $63,216

New Suffolk, NY $63,215

Sacramento, CA $63,199

Santa Barbara, CA $63,134

Trenton, NJ $63,070

San Diego, CA $63,070

Brockton, MA $63,006

Fairbanks, AK $62,863

Lompoc, CA $62,714

Lowell, MA $62,666

Ventura, CA $62,655

Nashua, NH $62,643

Stockton, CA $62,638

Modesto, CA $62,211

Poughkeepsie, NY $62,082

Olympia, WA $61,971

Kennewick, WA $61,971

New Haven, CT $61,948

Lawrence, MA $61,738

Hartford, CT $61,679

Riverside, CA $61,667

New Bedford, MA $61,609

Richland, WA $61,609

Bakersfield, CA $61,527

San Bernardino, CA $61,504

New Britain, CT $61,498

Atlantic City, NJ $61,498

New London, CT $61,475

Norwich, CT $61,457

Portsmouth, NH $61,445

Boulder, CO $61,321

Portland, OR $61,241

Worcester, MA $61,235

Minneapolis, MN $61,054

Philadelphia, PA $60,972

Honolulu, HI $60,779

Saint Paul, MN $60,751

Vineland, NJ $60,738

Providence, RI $60,569

Chicago, IL $60,399

Bellingham, WA $60,329

Springfield, MA $60,282

Baltimore, MD $60,265

Chico, CA $60,119

Pittsfield, MA $59,961

Manchester, NH $59,850

Spokane, WA $59,593

Denver, CO $59,587

Albany, NY $59,312

Troy, NY $59,289

Nassau, NY $59,226

Schenectady, NY $59,166

Wilmington, DE $59,119

Burlington, VT $59,037

Salem, OR $59,014

Portland, ME $58,833

Yakima, WA $58,774

Rochester, MN $58,593

Reno, NV $58,564

Fresno, CA $58,564

Milwaukee, WI $58,511

Detroit, MI $58,453

Ann Arbor, MI $58,443

Allentown, PA $58,435

Colorado Springs, CO $58,336

Syracuse, NY $58,307

Carson City, NV $58,307

Houston, TX $58,225

Eugene, OR $58,196

Gary, IN $58,126

Springfield, OR $58,079

Bismarck, ND $58,067

Galveston, TX $58,026

Medford, OR $57,939

Fort Collins, CO $57,915

Concord, NH $57,886

Austin, TX $57,868

Mesa, AZ $57,746

Reading, PA $57,740

Phoenix, AZ $57,734

Dallas, TX $57,716

Saint Cloud, MN $57,660

Madison, WI $57,582

Utica, NY $57,424

Rochester, NY $57,331

Des Moines, IA $57,325

Raleigh, NC $57,319

Atlanta, GA $57,231

Battle Creek, MI $57,214

Salt Lake City, UT $57,196

Lancaster, PA $57,109

Harrisburg, PA $57,027

Kansas City, MO $56,968

Champaign, IL $56,957

Kansas City, KS $56,957

Fort Worth, TX $56,951

Columbus, OH $56,941

Boca Raton, FL $56,927

Pittsburgh, PA $56,904

Richmond, VA $56,881

Indianapolis, IN $56,869

Cleveland, OH $56,863

Las Vegas, NV $56,793

Cincinnati, OH $56,793

Petersburg, VA $56,705

Huntsville, AL $56,618

Lansing, MI $56,578

Lebanon, PA $56,571

Pueblo, CO $56,565

Appleton, WI $56,547

Buffalo, NY $56,524

Dayton, OH $56,507

Racine, WI $56,495

Charlotte, NC $56,489

Saint Louis, MO $56,471

York, PA $56,436

Elkhart, IN $56,436

Gastonia, NC $56,425

Billings, MT $56,411

Beaumont, TX $56,396

Lorain, OH $56,384

Benton Harbor, MI $56,372

Toledo, OH $56,360

Binghamton, NY $56,331

Rock Hill, SC $56,325

Rockford, IL $56,296

Springfield, IL $56,273

Elyria, OH $56,267

Fargo, ND $56,267

Flagstaff, AZ $56,226

Fort Lauderdale, FL $56,191

Duluth, MN $56,156

Miami, FL $56,156

Cheyenne, WY $56,115

Grand Forks, ND $56,115

Bangor, ME $55,986

Cedar Rapids, IA $55,922

Durham, NC $55,898

Louisville, KY $55,893

Grand Rapids, MI $55,881

Hialeah, FL $55,875

Casper, WY $55,794

Scranton, PA $55,723

New Orleans, LA $55,706

Virginia Beach, VA $55,700

Akron, OH $55,671

Peoria, IL $55,595

Sarasota, FL $55,583

Nashville, TN $55,542

Omaha, NE $55,542

Green Bay, WI $55,542

Baton Rouge, LA $55,513

Charleston, SC $55,501

Jamestown, NY $55,472

Davenport, IA $55,472

Tucson, AZ $55,443

Saint Petersburg, FL $55,408

Tampa, FL $55,396

Evansville, IN $55,361

Port Arthur, TX $55,361

Bradenton, FL $55,338

Santa Fe, NM $55,232

Orlando, FL $55,127

Clearwater, FL $55,110

Canton, OH $54,987

La Crosse, WI $54,987

Albuquerque, NM $54,952

Newport News, VA $54,946

High Point, NC $54,928

Ogden, UT $54,905

Corpus Christi, TX $54,858

Norfolk, VA $54,823

Laramie, WY $54,823

Rock Island, IL $54,788

Saginaw, MI $54,777

Jacksonville, FL $54,771

Salisbury, NC $54,759

Boise, ID $54,747

Moline, IL $54,718

Fort Myers, FL $54,701

Memphis, TN $54,689

Tulsa, OK $54,660

Waterloo, IA $54,625

Spartanburg, SC $54,566

Lincoln, NE $54,537

Fort Wayne, IN $54,525

Provo, UT $54,519

Cedar Falls, IA $54,449

San Antonio, TX $54,426

Greensboro, NC $54,402

South Bend, IN $54,397

Savannah, GA $54,332

Muskegon, MI $54,309

Birmingham, AL $54,303

Winston Salem, NC $54,274

Lake Charles, LA $54,134

Anderson, IN $54,122

Lexington, KY $54,104

Augusta, GA $54,087

Greenville, SC $54,087

Lima, OH $54,040

Wichita, KS $54,034

Tuscaloosa, AL $54,034

Columbia, SC $53,982

Springfield, OH $53,970

Asheville, NC $53,876

Bloomington, IN $53,836

Knoxville, TN $53,625

Shreveport, LA $53,619

Wilmington, NC $53,543

Roanoke, VA $53,543

Topeka, KS $53,438

Frankfort, KY $53,432

Oklahoma City, OK $53,391

Chillicothe, OH $53,368

Longview, TX $53,362

Melbourne, FL $53,356

Sioux Falls, SD $53,263

Mobile, AL $53,257

Terre Haute, IN $53,234

Altoona, PA $53,198

Amarillo, TX $53,158

Killeen, TX $53,140

Fayetteville, AR $53,093

Chattanooga, TN $53,076

Sioux City, IA $53,023

Idaho Falls, ID $53,011

Lynchburg, VA $52,965

Gainesville, FL $52,889

Portsmouth, OH $52,859

Little Rock, AR $52,848

Lafayette, LA $52,824

Youngstown, OH $52,824

Daytona Beach, FL $52,789

Clarksville, TN $52,783

Pensacola, FL $52,778

Temple, TX $52,774

Hopkinsville, KY $52,602

Erie, PA $52,591

Florence, SC $52,567

Charleston, WV $52,474

Great Falls, MT $52,444

Macon, GA $52,363

Tallahassee, FL $52,357

Fayetteville, NC $52,345

Waco, TX $52,333

Helena, MT $52,293

Pine Bluff, AR $52,270

Vincennes, IN $52,199

Lubbock, TX $52,176

Alamogordo, NM $52,141

Twin Falls, ID $52,088

Rapid City, SD $52,070

Jackson, MS $51,965

Huntington, WV $51,961

Greenville, MS $51,959

Parkersburg, WV $51,900

Montgomery, AL $51,889

Wichita Falls, TX $51,831

Springfield, MO $51,831

Biloxi, MS $51,802

Monroe, LA $51,743

Johnstown, PA $51,702

Sumter, SC $51,679

Columbus, GA $51,673

Pascagoula, MS $51,562

Abilene, TX $51,562

Kingsport, TN $51,410

Albany, GA $51,410

Gulfport, MS $51,392

Alexandria, LA $51,200

Fort Smith, AR $51,053

El Paso, TX $50,896

Las Cruces, NM $50,633

Harlingen, TX $50,484

Pocatello, ID $50,475

Florence, AL $50,399

Brownsville, TX $50,387

Mcallen, TX $50,264

Dothan, AL $50,183

Columbus, MS $49,835

Altus, OK $49,563

Lawton, OK $49,452

Pierre, SD $49,242

Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $61,996. While startup companies pay approximate $52,829.

Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$52,829
Growth Stage	51~500	$55,769
Established	501~5000	$59,969
Enterprise	5000+	$61,996

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

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

The top paying industry for an Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$70,136	$34.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Activity Supervisor - 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.

$49,737

Average $58,447/year

$62,545

$4,145

Average $4,871/month

$5,212

$956

Average $1,124/week

$1,203

$24

Average $28/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,545	$5,212	$1,203	$30
Average	$58,447	$4,871	$1,124	$28
25th Percentile	$49,737	$4,145	$956	$24

Most common benefits for Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home

Social Security
401 (k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home

Here are companies hiring for Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home and their salaries, click below for more details.

N $97,099/per year

New York Police Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $95,962/per year

State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $94,615/per year

US Department of Transportation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $93,141/per year

US General Services Administration Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $92,342/per year

Los Angeles County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

D $92,011/per year

Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,967/per year

US Department of Commerce Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,755/per year

US Department of Energy Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

F $91,673/per year

Federal Bureau of Investigation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $90,276/per year

Naval Sea Systems Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,975/per year

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $88,721/per year

San Diego County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,664/per year

The TTB Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $87,569/per year

Lutheran Services Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

M $85,066/per year

Maryland Inc Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $83,780/per year

State University of New York Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $82,969/per year

New York State Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

P $82,703/per year

Puerto Rico Department of Education Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $80,526/per year

US Central Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

H $80,286/per year

Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $79,270/per year

Air Force Reserve Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $78,505/per year

American Automobile Association (AAA) Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $76,678/per year

State of Florida - Department of Health Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $75,183/per year

New York State Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $75,106/per year

State University System of Florida Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

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FAQ about Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home

1. What are the responsibilities of Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home?

Supervises the team that plans and implements activities for nursing home residents. Helps design programs that encourage socialization, provide entertainment and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills. Creates and maintains the monthly activities calendar. Prepares reports on patients' progress. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.

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Hourly Wage for Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home?

Key Factors That Influence Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salaries?

How Do Activity Supervisor - Nursing Homes Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home

Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salary by Company Size

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

The top paying industry for an Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home

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

Most common benefits for Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home

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Hourly Wage for Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home?

Key Factors That Influence Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salaries?

How Do Activity Supervisor - Nursing Homes Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home

Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home Salary by Company Size

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

The top paying industry for an Activity Supervisor - Nursing Home

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

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