Camp Instructor Salary in the United States

How much does a Camp Instructor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Camp Instructor in the United States is $52,089 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Camp Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,504
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,582 to $58,588
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,657
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Camp Instructor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $58,588 $4,882 $1,127 $28
Average $52,089 $4,341 $1,002 $25
25th Percentile $45,582 $3,798 $877 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Camp Instructor Salaries

A Camp Instructor'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 Camp Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Camp Instructor'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): $51,004
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $53,062
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,337
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,962
  • Expert (over 8 years): $58,275
Levels Salary
Entry Level Camp Instructor$51,004
Intermediate Level Camp Instructor$53,062
Senior Level Camp Instructor$57,337
Specialist Level Camp Instructor$57,962
Expert Level Camp Instructor$58,275
$51,004 0 yr
$53,062 < 2 yrs
$57,337 2-4 yrs
$57,962 5-8 yrs
$58,275 > 8 yrs
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How Do Camp Instructor 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 Camp Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $57,673.
  • California: $57,454.
  • Massachusetts: $56,688.

Top Paying Cities for Camp Instructors

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: $65,700
  • San Francisco: $65,054
  • Oakland: $63,611

What Skills Can Increase a Camp Instructor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 17.38% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Triage (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): Triage (/ˈtriːɑːʒ, triˈɑːʒ/) is the process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition. This rations patient treatment efficiently when resources are insufficient for all to be treated immediately; influencing the order and priority of emergency treatment, emergency transport, or transport destination for the patient. This article covers the various types of triage systems as it occurs in medical emergencies, including the prehospital setting, disasters, and emergency department treatment, along with their limitations and ethical considerations.
  • Impromptu (Mentioned in 0.9% Job Postings): Impromptu is something done without advance thought or without a plan. An impromptu party/performance.
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Scheduling 17.38%
Triage 1.81%
Impromptu 0.9%
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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 a Camp Instructor's salary.
  • Service Excellence: Can increase your salary by up to 186%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
  • EHR: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Service Excellence
 $148,975
186%
Analysis
 $68,757
32%
EHR
 $61,986
19%
Patient Registration
 $61,465
18%
Coordination
 $60,944
17%
Negotiating
 $59,381
14%
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How Education impacts a Camp Instructor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Camp Instructors 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 a Camp Instructor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $50,655 and $54,759).

Camp Instructor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Camp Instructor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.3%
High School 48.9%
Associates 23.4%
Bachelors 23.4%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Camp Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Camp Instructor'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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$45,582
Average $52,089/year
$58,588
$3,798
Average $4,341/month
$4,882
$877
Average $1,002/week
$1,127
$22
Average $25/hour
$28
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $58,588 $4,882 $1,127 $28
Average $52,089 $4,341 $1,002 $25
25th Percentile $45,582 $3,798 $877 $22

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Salary Trends for Camp Instructor

Salaries for a Camp Instructor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,008 in 2023 to around $52,020 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Camp Instructor salary trends, .

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