Assistant Recreation Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Recreation Director make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Recreation Director in the United States is $59,327 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,180
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,676 to $66,578
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,799
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Assistant Recreation Director Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $66,578 $5,548 $1,280 $32
Average $59,327 $4,944 $1,141 $29
25th Percentile $50,676 $4,223 $975 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Recreation Director Salaries

An Assistant Recreation 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 Experience Level Affects Assistant Recreation Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Recreation Director'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): $56,924
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $57,284
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,087
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,877
  • Expert (over 8 years): $62,794
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Recreation Director$56,924
Intermediate Level Assistant Recreation Director$57,284
Senior Level Assistant Recreation Director$59,087
Specialist Level Assistant Recreation Director$61,877
Expert Level Assistant Recreation Director$62,794
$56,924 0 yr
$57,284 < 2 yrs
$59,087 2-4 yrs
$61,877 5-8 yrs
$62,794 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Recreation 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 Assistant Recreation Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $65,687.
  • California: $65,438.
  • Massachusetts: $64,566.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Recreation 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: $74,829
  • San Francisco: $74,094
  • Oakland: $72,450

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Recreation Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 9.8% 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.
  • Physical Education (Mentioned in 2.36% Job Postings): Physical education, often abbreviated to Phys Ed. or P.E., is a subject taught in schools around the world. It is usually taught during primary and secondary education, and encourages psychomotor learning.
  • Support Services (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): Support Services means those activities provided to or on behalf of a person in the areas of personal care and assistance and property maintenance in order to allow a person to live in the least restrictive environment.
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Planning 9.8%
Physical Education 2.36%
Support Services 1.63%
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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 an Assistant Recreation Director's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $71,786
21%
Networking
 $67,040
13%
Analysis
 $65,853
11%
Program Management
 $65,260
10%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $64,667
9%
Budgeting
 $64,667
9%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Recreation Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Recreation 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 an Assistant Recreation Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $59,680 and $65,459).

Assistant Recreation Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Recreation Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 66.7%
High School 33.3%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 66.7%
Masters 33.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Recreation Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Recreation 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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$50,676
Average $59,327/year
$66,578
$4,223
Average $4,944/month
$5,548
$975
Average $1,141/week
$1,280
$24
Average $29/hour
$32
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $66,578 $5,548 $1,280 $32
Average $59,327 $4,944 $1,141 $29
25th Percentile $50,676 $4,223 $975 $24

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Salary Trends for Assistant Recreation Director

Salaries for an Assistant Recreation Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $51,882 in 2023 to around $51,817 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Recreation Director salary trends, .

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