Director Of Student Activities Salary in the United States

How much does a Director Of Student Activities make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director Of Student Activities in the United States is $61,496 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Director Of Student Activities's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,763
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,292 to $71,581
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,091
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Director Of Student Activities Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $71,581 $5,965 $1,377 $34
Average $61,496 $5,125 $1,183 $30
25th Percentile $50,292 $4,191 $967 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Director Of Student Activities Salaries

A Director Of Student Activities'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 Director Of Student Activities 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 Director Of Student Activities. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $68,089.
  • California: $67,830.
  • Massachusetts: $66,926.

Top Paying Cities for Director Of Student Activities

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: $77,565
  • San Francisco: $76,803
  • Oakland: $75,099

What Skills Can Increase a Director Of Student Activities's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 19.77% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Staff Management (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): To manage employees or subordinates of an organization is termed staff management. This is a structure through which staff members or employees can achieve their full potential within the job duties assigned to them.
  • Customer Service Standards (Mentioned in 0.93% Job Postings): Customer service standards are a company's rules or guidelines that inform and shape the customer's relationship with the business at every step throughout the customer experience
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 19.77%
Staff Management 1.86%
Customer Service Standards 0.93%
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 Director Of Student Activities's salary.
  • Guest Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • SAS: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Guest Relations
 $82,405
34%
Business Development
 $76,870
25%
SAS
 $73,181
19%
Customer Service Standards
 $71,336
16%
Goal Setting
 $68,261
11%
Project Management
 $68,261
11%
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How Education impacts a Director Of Student Activities's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director Of Student Activities 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 Director Of Student Activities with a Bachelor's Degree is between $65,274 and $72,415).

Director Of Student Activities Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director Of Student Activities
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 2.7%
Associates 2.7%
Bachelors 32.1%
Masters 58.9%
Doctorate 2.7%
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Director Of Student Activities Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director Of Student Activities'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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$50,292
Average $61,496/year
$71,581
$4,191
Average $5,125/month
$5,965
$967
Average $1,183/week
$1,377
$24
Average $30/hour
$34
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $71,581 $5,965 $1,377 $34
Average $61,496 $5,125 $1,183 $30
25th Percentile $50,292 $4,191 $967 $24

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Salary Trends for Director Of Student Activities

Salaries for a Director Of Student Activities can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $61,272 in 2023 to around $61,861 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director Of Student Activities salary trends, .

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