Active Living Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Active Living Director make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Active Living Director in the United States is $45,283 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,893
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,921 to $51,360
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,039
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Active Living Director Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $51,360 $4,280 $988 $25
Average $45,283 $3,774 $871 $22
25th Percentile $39,921 $3,327 $768 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Active Living Director Salaries

An Active Living 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 Active Living 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 Active Living Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $50,138.
  • California: $49,947.
  • Massachusetts: $49,282.

Top Paying Cities for Active Living 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: $57,116
  • San Francisco: $56,554
  • Oakland: $55,300

What Skills Can Increase an Active Living Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.27% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Diversity and Inclusion (Mentioned in 2.01% Job Postings): Developing and promoting acquaintance, empowerment, and integration of each unique individual to create a productive and safe working environment.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.27%
Diversity and Inclusion 2.01%
Financial Services 1.23%
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 an Active Living Director's salary.
  • Tableau: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Tableau
$58,415
29%
Analysis
$55,246
22%
Quality Assurance
$51,623
14%
Intellectual Property
$49,812
10%
Coordination
$49,359
9%
Innovation
$49,359
9%
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How Education impacts an Active Living Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Active Living Directors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Active Living Director with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $47,574 and $51,108).

Active Living Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Active Living Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 24.1%
High School 24.1%
Associates 24.1%
Bachelors 41.4%
Masters 6.9%
Doctorate 3.4%
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Active Living Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Active Living 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Active Living Director

Salaries for an Active Living Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,572 in 2023 to around $62,205 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Active Living Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Active Living Director Over Time

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2023
$63,572
2024
$63,561
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$62,205
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2024 $63,561
2025 $62,205
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