Activity Attendant Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Activity Attendant in the United States is $51,414 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,022
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,592 to $57,490
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,290
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Activity Attendant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $57,490 $4,791 $1,106 $28
Average $51,414 $4,285 $989 $25
25th Percentile $45,592 $3,799 $877 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Activity Attendant Salaries

An Activity Attendant'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 Attendant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Activity Attendant'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): $48,102
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,288
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,583
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,933
  • Expert (over 8 years): $53,102
Levels Salary
Entry Level Activity Attendant$48,102
Intermediate Level Activity Attendant$48,288
Senior Level Activity Attendant$51,583
Specialist Level Activity Attendant$52,933
Expert Level Activity Attendant$53,102
$48,102 0 yr
$48,288 < 2 yrs
$51,583 2-4 yrs
$52,933 5-8 yrs
$53,102 > 8 yrs
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How Do Activity Attendant 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 Attendants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $56,926.
  • California: $56,710.
  • Massachusetts: $55,954.

Top Paying Cities for Activity Attendants

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: $64,849
  • San Francisco: $64,211
  • Oakland: $62,787

What Skills Can Increase an Activity Attendant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.28% 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.
  • Back Office (Mentioned in 2.06% Job Postings): The back office is the administration and support personnel who are not client-facing. Back-office personnel provide essential functions to the business.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 2.06% 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 9.28%
Back Office 2.06%
Financial Services 2.06%
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 Attendant's salary.
  • Needs Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Analytical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • Career Counseling: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Needs Analysis
$67,353
31%
Analytical Thinking
$65,810
28%
Career Counseling
$62,211
21%
Student Counseling
$60,669
18%
Back Office
$59,640
16%
Analysis
$59,126
15%
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How Education impacts an Activity Attendant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Activity Attendants 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 an Activity Attendant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $53,787 and $57,919).

Activity Attendant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Activity Attendant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.4%
High School 6.5%
Associates 0.8%
Bachelors 34.1%
Masters 56.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Activity Attendant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Activity Attendant'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Activity Attendant

Salaries for an Activity Attendant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $51,509 in 2023 to around $50,602 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Activity Attendant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Activity Attendant Over Time

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