Activity Coach Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Activity Coach in the United States is $45,667 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,739
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,773 to $51,463
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,316
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Activity Coach Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $51,463 $4,289 $990 $25
Average $45,667 $3,806 $878 $22
25th Percentile $40,773 $3,398 $784 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Activity Coach Salaries

An Activity Coach'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 Coach Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Activity Coach'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): $43,180
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $43,557
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,862
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,116
  • Expert (over 8 years): $47,518
Levels Salary
Entry Level Activity Coach$43,180
Intermediate Level Activity Coach$43,557
Senior Level Activity Coach$44,862
Specialist Level Activity Coach$47,116
Expert Level Activity Coach$47,518
$43,180 0 yr
$43,557 < 2 yrs
$44,862 2-4 yrs
$47,116 5-8 yrs
$47,518 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Activity Coach 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 Coaches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $50,563.
  • California: $50,371.
  • Massachusetts: $49,699.

Top Paying Cities for Activity Coaches

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: $57,600
  • San Francisco: $57,034
  • Oakland: $55,769

What Skills Can Increase an Activity Coach's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Attention to Detail (Mentioned in 13.04% Job Postings): Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
  • Credit Card (Mentioned in 39.13% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 21.74% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Attention to Detail 13.04%
Credit Card 39.13%
Data Entry 21.74%
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 Coach's salary.
  • Card Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Card Operations
$51,147
12%
Initiative
$50,690
11%
Attention to Detail
$46,124
1%
Credit Card
$45,667
0%
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How Education impacts an Activity Coach's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Activity Coaches 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 Coach with a Bachelor's Degree is between $44,880 and $48,101).

Activity Coach Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Activity Coach
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 0.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 100.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Activity Coach Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Activity Coach'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 Coach

Salaries for an Activity Coach can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,981 in 2023 to around $43,816 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Activity Coach salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Activity Coach Over Time

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2023
$44,981
2024
$44,466
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