Camp Program Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Camp Program Director make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Camp Program Director in the United States is $69,632 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,441
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,951 to $81,048
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,406
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Camp Program Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $81,048 $6,754 $1,559 $39
Average $69,632 $5,803 $1,339 $33
25th Percentile $56,951 $4,746 $1,095 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Camp Program Director Salaries

A Camp Program 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 Do Camp Program 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 Camp Program Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $77,096.
  • California: $76,804.
  • Massachusetts: $75,780.

Top Paying Cities for Camp Program 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: $87,827
  • San Francisco: $86,963
  • Oakland: $85,034

What Skills Can Increase a Camp Program Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.33% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Assisted Living (Mentioned in 1.39% Job Postings): Assisted living exemplifies the shift from "care as service" to "care as business" in the broader health care arena predicted more than three decades ago. A consumer-driven industry, assisted living offers a wide range of options, levels of care, and diversity of services (Lockhart, 2009) and is subject to state rather than federal regulatory oversight. "Assisted living" means depends on both the state and provider in question: variations in state regulatory definitions are significant and provider variables include everything from philosophy, geographic location and auspice, to organizational size and structure.
  • Marketing Support (Mentioned in 0.76% Job Postings): Marketing assistants support the leadership team in the marketing department by developing strategies, coordinating project activities,
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 10.33%
Assisted Living 1.39%
Marketing Support 0.76%
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 a Camp Program Director's salary.
  • Clinical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
  • Healthcare Services: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Marketing Support: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Skills
 $94,699
36%
Healthcare Services
 $80,773
16%
Marketing Support
 $78,684
13%
Partnering
 $77,988
12%
Honesty and Integrity
 $75,899
9%
Coaching
 $75,202
8%
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How Education impacts a Camp Program Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Camp Program 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 a Camp Program Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $72,936 and $82,300).

Camp Program Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Camp Program Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.0%
High School 4.0%
Associates 2.7%
Bachelors 53.3%
Masters 38.7%
Doctorate 1.3%
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Camp Program Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Camp Program 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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$56,951
Average $69,632/year
$81,048
$4,746
Average $5,803/month
$6,754
$1,095
Average $1,339/week
$1,559
$27
Average $33/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $81,048 $6,754 $1,559 $39
Average $69,632 $5,803 $1,339 $33
25th Percentile $56,951 $4,746 $1,095 $27

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Salary Trends for Camp Program Director

Salaries for a Camp Program Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $61,791 in 2023 to around $62,385 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Camp Program Director salary trends, .

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