Activity Aid Salary in the United States

How much does an Activity Aid make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Activity Aid in the United States is $35,727 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, an Activity Aid's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,075
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,413 to $40,097
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,395
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Activity Aid Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,097 $3,341 $771 $19
Average $35,727 $2,977 $687 $17
25th Percentile $32,413 $2,701 $623 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Activity Aid Salaries

An Activity Aid'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 Activity Aid Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Activity Aid'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): $34,228
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $34,719
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,545
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,334
  • Expert (over 8 years): $36,637
Levels Salary
Entry Level Activity Aid$34,228
Intermediate Level Activity Aid$34,719
Senior Level Activity Aid$35,545
Specialist Level Activity Aid$36,334
Expert Level Activity Aid$36,637
$34,228 0 yr
$34,719 < 2 yrs
$35,545 2-4 yrs
$36,334 5-8 yrs
$36,637 > 8 yrs
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How Do Activity Aid 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 Aids. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $39,557.
  • California: $39,407.
  • Massachusetts: $38,882.

Top Paying Cities for Activity Aids

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: $45,062
  • San Francisco: $44,619
  • Oakland: $43,630

What Skills Can Increase an Activity Aid's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 16.79% 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.
  • Geriatrics (Mentioned in 3.22% Job Postings): Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term geriatrics originates from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer".
  • Activity Planning (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): Produce a detailed schedule showing which staff carry out each activity; produce a detailed plan against which actual achievement may be measured; produce timed cash flow forecast; replan the project during its life to correct drift from the target.
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Planning 16.79%
Geriatrics 3.22%
Activity Planning 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 Activity Aid's salary.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Verbal Communication
 $40,014
12%
Communication Skills
 $38,942
9%
Commitment
 $38,585
8%
Microsoft Office
 $38,585
8%
Leadership
 $38,228
7%
Therapeutic Recreation
 $38,228
7%
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How Education impacts an Activity Aid's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Activity Aids enter the field with a Associate'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 an Activity Aid with a Associate's Degree is between $34,819 and $37,156).

Activity Aid Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Activity Aid
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.2%
High School 41.0%
Associates 13.0%
Bachelors 41.6%
Masters 2.5%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Activity Aid Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Activity Aid'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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$32,413
Average $35,727/year
$40,097
$2,701
Average $2,977/month
$3,341
$623
Average $687/week
$771
$16
Average $17/hour
$19
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $40,097 $3,341 $771 $19
Average $35,727 $2,977 $687 $17
25th Percentile $32,413 $2,701 $623 $16

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Salary Trends for Activity Aid

Salaries for an Activity Aid can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $47,527 in 2023 to around $47,800 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Activity Aid salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Activity Aid Over Time

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2024
$47,985
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2023 $47,527
2024 $47,985
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