Pool Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Pool Director make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pool Director in the United States is $48,168 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,950
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,191 to $52,765
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,928
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Pool Director Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,765 $4,397 $1,015 $25
Average $48,168 $4,014 $926 $23
25th Percentile $40,191 $3,349 $773 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Pool Director Salaries

A Pool 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 Pool Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pool 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): $45,952
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $46,284
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,392
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,722
  • Expert (over 8 years): $49,907
Levels Salary
Entry Level Pool Director$45,952
Intermediate Level Pool Director$46,284
Senior Level Pool Director$47,392
Specialist Level Pool Director$48,722
Expert Level Pool Director$49,907
$45,952 0 yr
$46,284 < 2 yrs
$47,392 2-4 yrs
$48,722 5-8 yrs
$49,907 > 8 yrs
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How Do Pool 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 Pool Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $53,331.
  • California: $53,129.
  • Massachusetts: $52,421.

Top Paying Cities for Pool 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: $60,754
  • San Francisco: $60,157
  • Oakland: $58,823

What Skills Can Increase a Pool Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 22.41% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Retail Management (Mentioned in 0.65% Job Postings): Refers to the process of helping customers find products in your store, It includes everything from increasing your customer pool to how products are presented, and how you fulfill a customer's needs
  • Microsoft Word (Mentioned in 0.53% Job Postings): Microsoft Word or MS Word is a popular word-processing program used mainly for creating documents, such as brochures, letters, learning activities, quizzes, tests, and students' homework assignments
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 22.41%
Retail Management 0.65%
Microsoft Word 0.53%
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 Pool Director's salary.
  • Facilities Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Fitness Training: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Managing Multiple Priorities: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Facilities Maintenance
$58,283
21%
Fitness Training
$54,911
14%
Managing Multiple Priorities
$54,430
13%
Time Management
$53,948
12%
Leadership Development
$53,948
12%
Computer Systems
$53,948
12%
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How Education impacts a Pool Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Pool Directors enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Pool Director with a No Diploma is between $46,353 and $50,339).

Pool Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Pool Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 30.2%
High School 30.2%
Associates 2.3%
Bachelors 58.1%
Masters 9.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Pool Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pool 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Pool Director

Salaries for a Pool Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $62,898 in 2023 to around $63,008 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pool Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Pool Director Over Time

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$63,486
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