Memory Care Activity Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Memory Care Activity Director make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Memory Care Activity Director in the United States is $69,476 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Memory Care Activity Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,911
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,145 to $75,461
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,113
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Memory Care Activity Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $75,461 $6,288 $1,451 $36
Average $69,476 $5,790 $1,336 $33
25th Percentile $66,145 $5,512 $1,272 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Memory Care Activity Director Salaries

A Memory Care Activity 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 Memory Care Activity Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Memory Care Activity 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): $67,810
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,088
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,550
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,013
  • Expert (over 8 years): $69,905
Levels Salary
Entry Level Memory Care Activity Director$67,810
Intermediate Level Memory Care Activity Director$68,088
Senior Level Memory Care Activity Director$68,550
Specialist Level Memory Care Activity Director$69,013
Expert Level Memory Care Activity Director$69,905
$67,810 0 yr
$68,088 < 2 yrs
$68,550 2-4 yrs
$69,013 5-8 yrs
$69,905 > 8 yrs
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How Do Memory Care Activity 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 Memory Care Activity Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $76,923.
  • California: $76,631.
  • Massachusetts: $75,610.

Top Paying Cities for Memory Care Activity 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: $87,629
  • San Francisco: $86,768
  • Oakland: $84,843

What Skills Can Increase a Memory Care Activity Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 16.58% 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.
  • Occupational Therapy (Mentioned in 3.19% Job Postings): Occupational Therapy is a form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life.
  • Geriatrics (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term geriatrics originates from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer".
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Planning 16.58%
Occupational Therapy 3.19%
Geriatrics 1.15%
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 Memory Care Activity Director's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
 $79,202
14%
Commitment
 $78,507
13%
Presentation
 $78,507
13%
Teamwork
 $76,423
10%
Team Management
 $76,423
10%
Initiative
 $75,728
9%
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How Education impacts a Memory Care Activity Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Memory Care Activity 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 Memory Care Activity Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $53,008 and $56,978).

Memory Care Activity Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Memory Care Activity Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 35.7%
Associates 13.6%
Bachelors 40.1%
Masters 8.8%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Memory Care Activity Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Memory Care Activity 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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$66,145
Average $69,476/year
$75,461
$5,512
Average $5,790/month
$6,288
$1,272
Average $1,336/week
$1,451
$32
Average $33/hour
$36
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $75,461 $6,288 $1,451 $36
Average $69,476 $5,790 $1,336 $33
25th Percentile $66,145 $5,512 $1,272 $32

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Salary Trends for Memory Care Activity Director

Salaries for a Memory Care Activity Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $75,234 in 2023 to around $75,530 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Memory Care Activity Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Memory Care Activity Director Over Time

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$75,234
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