Parks Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Parks Director make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Parks Director in the United States is $82,137 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Parks Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,331
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,249 to $93,231
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,247
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Parks Director Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $93,231 $7,769 $1,793 $45
Average $82,137 $6,845 $1,580 $39
25th Percentile $72,249 $6,021 $1,389 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Parks Director Salaries

A Parks 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 Do Parks 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 Parks Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $90,942.
  • California: $90,597.
  • Massachusetts: $89,389.

Top Paying Cities for Parks 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: $103,599
  • San Francisco: $102,465
  • Oakland: $100,305

What Skills Can Increase a Parks Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Academic Advising (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Academic advising is, according to the National Academic Advising Association, "a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising synthesizes and contextualizes students' educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations, abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes."
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.5%
Academic Advising 2.08%
Computer Science 2.08%
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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 Parks Director's salary.
  • Health Sciences: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Health Sciences
 $97,743
19%
Initiative
 $93,636
14%
Leadership
 $87,065
6%
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How Education impacts a Parks Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Parks 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 Parks Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $76,220 and $87,045).

Parks Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Parks Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 21.1%
High School 36.8%
Associates 42.1%
Bachelors 21.1%
Masters 36.8%
Doctorate 42.1%
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Parks Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Parks 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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$72,249
Average $82,137/year
$93,231
$6,021
Average $6,845/month
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$1,389
Average $1,580/week
$1,793
$35
Average $39/hour
$45
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $93,231 $7,769 $1,793 $45
Average $82,137 $6,845 $1,580 $39
25th Percentile $72,249 $6,021 $1,389 $35

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Salary Trends for Parks Director

Salaries for a Parks Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $57,280 in 2023 to around $55,327 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Parks Director salary trends, .

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