Hourly Wage for Campus Recreation Manager Salary in the United States
How much does a Campus Recreation Manager make hourly?
As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Campus Recreation Manager in the United States is
$30, which translates to an annual salary of about $61,501.
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): $37 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $26 to $33 per hour
Key Factors That Influence Campus Recreation Manager Salaries
A Campus Recreation Manager'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 Manager Salaries?
Experience is a primary driver of a Campus Recreation Manager'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:
How Do Campus Recreation Manager 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 Managers.
For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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: $77,571
San Francisco: $76,722
Oakland: $75,105
San Jose, CA$77,571
San Francisco, CA$76,722
Oakland, CA$75,105
New York, NY$70,812
Paramus, NJ$69,951
Queens Village, NY$69,948
Passaic, NJ$69,889
Bergenfield, NJ$69,884
Stamford, CT$69,748
Huntington, NY$69,723
Newark, NJ$69,269
Bridgeport, CT$69,139
Vallejo, CA$69,016
New Brunswick, NJ$68,992
Petaluma, CA$68,955
Middlesex, NJ$68,838
Somerset, NJ$68,795
Santa Cruz, CA$68,715
Boston, MA$68,340
Monterey, CA$68,124
Seattle, WA$67,983
Santa Rosa, CA$67,971
Los Angeles, CA$67,952
Juneau, AK$67,793
Washington, DC$67,725
Orange, CA$67,506
Santa Ana, CA$67,344
Long Beach, CA$67,282
Anaheim, CA$67,270
Anchorage, AK$67,239
Santa Maria, CA$67,055
Everett, WA$67,042
Danbury, CT$66,826
Bremerton, WA$66,741
Tacoma, WA$66,519
New Suffolk, NY$66,518
Sacramento, CA$66,501
Santa Barbara, CA$66,433
Trenton, NJ$66,366
San Diego, CA$66,366
Brockton, MA$66,298
Fairbanks, AK$66,147
Lompoc, CA$65,991
Lowell, MA$65,941
Ventura, CA$65,929
Nashua, NH$65,917
Stockton, CA$65,911
Modesto, CA$65,462
Poughkeepsie, NY$65,326
Olympia, WA$65,210
Kennewick, WA$65,210
New Haven, CT$65,185
Lawrence, MA$64,964
Hartford, CT$64,902
Riverside, CA$64,890
New Bedford, MA$64,828
Richland, WA$64,828
Bakersfield, CA$64,742
San Bernardino, CA$64,718
New Britain, CT$64,711
Atlantic City, NJ$64,711
New London, CT$64,687
Norwich, CT$64,668
Portsmouth, NH$64,656
Boulder, CO$64,526
Portland, OR$64,441
Worcester, MA$64,435
Minneapolis, MN$64,244
Philadelphia, PA$64,158
Honolulu, HI$63,955
Saint Paul, MN$63,925
Vineland, NJ$63,912
Providence, RI$63,733
Chicago, IL$63,555
Bellingham, WA$63,481
Springfield, MA$63,432
Baltimore, MD$63,414
Chico, CA$63,260
Pittsfield, MA$63,094
Manchester, NH$62,977
Spokane, WA$62,706
Denver, CO$62,700
Albany, NY$62,411
Troy, NY$62,387
Nassau, NY$62,321
Schenectady, NY$62,257
Wilmington, DE$62,208
Burlington, VT$62,122
Salem, OR$62,098
Portland, ME$61,907
Yakima, WA$61,845
Rochester, MN$61,655
Reno, NV$61,624
Fresno, CA$61,624
Milwaukee, WI$61,569
Detroit, MI$61,507
Ann Arbor, MI$61,497
Allentown, PA$61,489
Colorado Springs, CO$61,384
Syracuse, NY$61,353
Carson City, NV$61,353
Houston, TX$61,267
Eugene, OR$61,237
Gary, IN$61,163
Springfield, OR$61,114
Bismarck, ND$61,101
Galveston, TX$61,058
Medford, OR$60,966
Fort Collins, CO$60,941
Concord, NH$60,911
Austin, TX$60,892
Mesa, AZ$60,763
Reading, PA$60,757
Phoenix, AZ$60,751
Dallas, TX$60,732
Saint Cloud, MN$60,673
Madison, WI$60,591
Utica, NY$60,425
Rochester, NY$60,326
Des Moines, IA$60,320
Raleigh, NC$60,314
Atlanta, GA$60,222
Battle Creek, MI$60,203
Salt Lake City, UT$60,185
Lancaster, PA$60,093
Harrisburg, PA$60,007
Kansas City, MO$59,945
Champaign, IL$59,933
Kansas City, KS$59,933
Fort Worth, TX$59,927
Columbus, OH$59,916
Boca Raton, FL$59,902
Pittsburgh, PA$59,877
Richmond, VA$59,853
Indianapolis, IN$59,840
Cleveland, OH$59,834
Las Vegas, NV$59,761
Cincinnati, OH$59,761
Petersburg, VA$59,668
Huntsville, AL$59,576
Lansing, MI$59,535
Lebanon, PA$59,527
Pueblo, CO$59,521
Appleton, WI$59,502
Buffalo, NY$59,478
Dayton, OH$59,459
Racine, WI$59,447
Charlotte, NC$59,441
Saint Louis, MO$59,422
York, PA$59,385
Elkhart, IN$59,385
Gastonia, NC$59,374
Billings, MT$59,359
Beaumont, TX$59,342
Lorain, OH$59,330
Benton Harbor, MI$59,318
Toledo, OH$59,305
Binghamton, NY$59,275
Rock Hill, SC$59,269
Rockford, IL$59,238
Springfield, IL$59,213
Elyria, OH$59,207
Fargo, ND$59,207
Flagstaff, AZ$59,164
Fort Lauderdale, FL$59,127
Duluth, MN$59,090
Miami, FL$59,090
Cheyenne, WY$59,047
Grand Forks, ND$59,047
Bangor, ME$58,912
Cedar Rapids, IA$58,844
Durham, NC$58,818
Louisville, KY$58,813
Grand Rapids, MI$58,801
Hialeah, FL$58,795
Casper, WY$58,709
Scranton, PA$58,635
New Orleans, LA$58,617
Virginia Beach, VA$58,610
Akron, OH$58,580
Peoria, IL$58,500
Sarasota, FL$58,487
Nashville, TN$58,444
Omaha, NE$58,444
Green Bay, WI$58,444
Baton Rouge, LA$58,414
Charleston, SC$58,401
Jamestown, NY$58,371
Davenport, IA$58,371
Tucson, AZ$58,340
Saint Petersburg, FL$58,303
Tampa, FL$58,291
Evansville, IN$58,254
Port Arthur, TX$58,254
Bradenton, FL$58,229
Santa Fe, NM$58,118
Orlando, FL$58,008
Clearwater, FL$57,989
Canton, OH$57,860
La Crosse, WI$57,860
Albuquerque, NM$57,823
Newport News, VA$57,817
High Point, NC$57,799
Ogden, UT$57,774
Corpus Christi, TX$57,725
Norfolk, VA$57,688
Laramie, WY$57,688
Rock Island, IL$57,651
Saginaw, MI$57,639
Jacksonville, FL$57,633
Salisbury, NC$57,620
Boise, ID$57,608
Moline, IL$57,577
Fort Myers, FL$57,559
Memphis, TN$57,546
Tulsa, OK$57,516
Waterloo, IA$57,479
Spartanburg, SC$57,417
Lincoln, NE$57,387
Fort Wayne, IN$57,374
Provo, UT$57,368
Cedar Falls, IA$57,294
San Antonio, TX$57,270
Greensboro, NC$57,245
South Bend, IN$57,239
Savannah, GA$57,171
Muskegon, MI$57,147
Birmingham, AL$57,141
Winston Salem, NC$57,110
Lake Charles, LA$56,962
Anderson, IN$56,950
Lexington, KY$56,931
Augusta, GA$56,913
Greenville, SC$56,913
Lima, OH$56,864
Wichita, KS$56,858
Tuscaloosa, AL$56,858
Columbia, SC$56,802
Springfield, OH$56,790
Asheville, NC$56,692
Bloomington, IN$56,649
Knoxville, TN$56,427
Shreveport, LA$56,421
Wilmington, NC$56,341
Roanoke, VA$56,341
Topeka, KS$56,230
Frankfort, KY$56,224
Oklahoma City, OK$56,181
Chillicothe, OH$56,157
Longview, TX$56,150
Melbourne, FL$56,144
Sioux Falls, SD$56,046
Mobile, AL$56,040
Terre Haute, IN$56,015
Altoona, PA$55,978
Amarillo, TX$55,935
Killeen, TX$55,917
Fayetteville, AR$55,868
Chattanooga, TN$55,849
Sioux City, IA$55,794
Idaho Falls, ID$55,781
Lynchburg, VA$55,732
Gainesville, FL$55,652
Portsmouth, OH$55,622
Little Rock, AR$55,609
Lafayette, LA$55,585
Youngstown, OH$55,585
Daytona Beach, FL$55,548
Clarksville, TN$55,542
Pensacola, FL$55,535
Temple, TX$55,531
Hopkinsville, KY$55,351
Erie, PA$55,339
Florence, SC$55,314
Charleston, WV$55,216
Great Falls, MT$55,185
Macon, GA$55,099
Tallahassee, FL$55,093
Fayetteville, NC$55,080
Waco, TX$55,068
Helena, MT$55,025
Pine Bluff, AR$55,002
Vincennes, IN$54,927
Lubbock, TX$54,902
Alamogordo, NM$54,865
Twin Falls, ID$54,810
Rapid City, SD$54,791
Jackson, MS$54,681
Huntington, WV$54,676
Greenville, MS$54,674
Parkersburg, WV$54,612
Montgomery, AL$54,601
Wichita Falls, TX$54,539
Springfield, MO$54,539
Biloxi, MS$54,508
Monroe, LA$54,447
Johnstown, PA$54,404
Sumter, SC$54,379
Columbus, GA$54,373
Pascagoula, MS$54,256
Abilene, TX$54,256
Kingsport, TN$54,096
Albany, GA$54,096
Gulfport, MS$54,078
Alexandria, LA$53,875
Fort Smith, AR$53,721
El Paso, TX$53,555
Las Cruces, NM$53,278
Harlingen, TX$53,122
Pocatello, ID$53,112
Florence, AL$53,032
Brownsville, TX$53,020
Mcallen, TX$52,891
Dothan, AL$52,805
Columbus, MS$52,439
Altus, OK$52,153
Lawton, OK$52,036
Pierre, SD$51,815
What Skills Can Increase a Campus Recreation Manager's Salary?
Demanded Skills for the Role:
Planning (Mentioned in 9.8% 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.
Physical Education (Mentioned in 2.36% Job Postings): Physical education, often abbreviated to Phys Ed. or P.E., is a subject taught in schools around the world. It is usually taught during primary and secondary education, and encourages psychomotor learning.
Support Services (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): Support Services means those activities provided to or on behalf of a person in the areas of personal care and assistance and property maintenance in order to allow a person to live in the least restrictive environment.
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Skills
Demand Percentage
Planning
9.8%
Physical Education
2.36%
Support Services
1.63%
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 Manager's salary.
Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill
Salary
Salary % Increase
Project Management
$74,416
21%
Networking
$69,496
13%
Analysis
$68,266
11%
Program Management
$67,651
10%
Diversity and Inclusion
$67,036
9%
Budgeting
$67,036
9%
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Campus Recreation Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise
Campus Recreation Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size.
Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $63,516.
While startup companies pay approximate $54,249.
Campus Recreation Manager Salary by Company Size
Company Size
Employees
Average Salary
Startup
1~50
$54,249
Growth Stage
51~500
$57,242
Established
501~5000
$61,492
Enterprise
5000+
$63,516
Campus Recreation Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors
For Campus Recreation Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential
by as much as 32% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries).
Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Gov't.,
offers compensation 18% above the average. Conversely,
Campus Recreation Manager positions in Nonprofit. typically offer lower base pay,
as this sector often view Campus Recreation Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
The top paying industry for a Campus Recreation Manager
Industry Sector
Average Annual Salary
Average Hourly Rate
Pay vs.Avg
Gov't.
$72,485
$35.0
18%
How Education impacts a Campus Recreation Manager's Salary?
Your level of education can impact your salary potential.
While many Campus Recreation Managers 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 Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between
$59,680
and $65,459).
Campus Recreation Manager Salaries by Degree Level
Understanding how a Campus Recreation Manager'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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Monthly
Weekly
Hourly
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Last Updated on July 01, 2026
$53,226
Average$61,501/year
$69,425
$4,436
Average$5,125/month
$5,785
$1,024
Average$1,183/week
$1,335
$26
Average$30/hour
$33
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
$69,425
$5,785
$1,335
$33
Average
$61,501
$5,125
$1,183
$30
25th Percentile
$53,226
$4,436
$1,024
$26
Salaries of jobs related to Campus Recreation Manager
Salaries for a Campus Recreation Manager can change over time,
reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy.
The median salary decreased from $53,185 in 2023
to around $53,119 in 2025,
reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy.
For a detailed analysis of Campus Recreation Manager salary trends,
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Average Annual Salary of Campus Recreation Manager Over Time
2022
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2023
$53,185
2024
$53,763
2025
$53,119
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year
Average Annual Salary
2022
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2023
$53,185
2024
$53,763
2025
$53,119
2026
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Most common benefits for Campus Recreation Manager
Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
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Common company salaries for Campus Recreation Manager
Here are companies hiring for Campus Recreation Manager 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 Campus Recreation Manager
1. What industry pays the highest salary for Campus Recreation Manager?
The Gov't. industry offers the highest average compensation for Campus Recreation Manager roles,
with salaries approximately 18% above the market median.
2. What are the responsibilities of Campus Recreation Manager?
Manages and administers the student, faculty, and staff recreation programs including intramural and club sports. Manages the planning and scheduling of recreation events and oversees equipment inventory. Assists in developing marketing and promotional materials. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a 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. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
3. What are the skills of Campus Recreation Manager
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties.
Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed,
each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
1.)
Planning:
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.
2.)
Physical Education:
Physical education, often abbreviated to Phys Ed. or P.E., is a subject taught in schools around the world. It is usually taught during primary and secondary education, and encourages psychomotor learning.
3.)
Support Services:
Support Services means those activities provided to or on behalf of a person in the areas of personal care and assistance and property maintenance in order to allow a person to live in the least restrictive environment.
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