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Camp Director salary
Average camp director salary
$38,675
How much does a camp director make?
The average camp director salary in the United States is $38,675. Camp director salaries typically range between $25,000 and $59,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for camp directors is $18.59 per hour.
Camp director salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Camp directors earn the highest average salary in New York.
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Where can a Camp Director earn more?
Camp Director salary estimates from across the web
Average camp director salary by state
The average camp director salary in New York, Alaska, and Mississippi are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average camp director salary states are Kansas, Arkansas, and Texas.
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Highest paying states for camp directors
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $59,280 | $28.50 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $50,554 | $24.30 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $49,804 | $23.94 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $49,266 | $23.69 |
| 5 | California | $49,237 | $23.67 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $46,630 | $22.42 |
| 7 | Vermont | $47,493 | $22.83 |
| 8 | Washington | $48,752 | $23.44 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $45,176 | $21.72 |
| 10 | Oregon | $48,548 | $23.34 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $50,161 | $24.12 |
| 12 | Alaska | $53,439 | $25.69 |
| 13 | Maryland | $45,621 | $21.93 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $46,802 | $22.50 |
| 15 | Maine | $48,007 | $23.08 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $37,887 | $18.21 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $45,160 | $21.71 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $46,929 | $22.56 |
| 19 | Delaware | $47,284 | $22.73 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $42,155 | $20.27 |
| 21 | Alabama | $36,557 | $17.58 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $40,083 | $19.27 |
| 23 | Montana | $37,046 | $17.81 |
| 24 | Colorado | $35,818 | $17.22 |
| 25 | Idaho | $40,923 | $19.67 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $36,479 | $17.54 |
| 27 | Michigan | $34,814 | $16.74 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $35,842 | $17.23 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $34,855 | $16.76 |
| 30 | Ohio | $34,783 | $16.72 |
| 31 | Missouri | $33,237 | $15.98 |
| 32 | Florida | $35,231 | $16.94 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $31,591 | $15.19 |
| 34 | Georgia | $32,738 | $15.74 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $30,842 | $14.83 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $33,955 | $16.32 |
| 37 | Iowa | $29,492 | $14.18 |
| 38 | Virginia | $33,726 | $16.21 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $28,606 | $13.75 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $32,914 | $15.82 |
| 41 | Arizona | $33,906 | $16.30 |
| 42 | Illinois | $30,032 | $14.44 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $33,438 | $16.08 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $36,444 | $17.52 |
| 45 | Utah | $30,585 | $14.70 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $25,788 | $12.40 |
| 47 | Kansas | $28,829 | $13.86 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $28,864 | $13.88 |
| 49 | Texas | $27,589 | $13.26 |
| 50 | Indiana | $26,535 | $12.76 |
| 51 | Nevada | $24,698 | $11.87 |
Highest paying cities for camp directors
The highest-paying cities for camp directors are New York, NY, Concord, CA, and Fairbanks, AK.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $59,445 | $28.58 |
| 2 | Concord, CA | $52,913 | $25.44 |
| 3 | Fairbanks, AK | $52,427 | $25.21 |
| 4 | Pittsfield, MA | $50,154 | $24.11 |
| 5 | Kirkland, WA | $49,264 | $23.68 |
| 6 | Hartford, CT | $49,189 | $23.65 |
| 7 | Medford, OR | $48,955 | $23.54 |
| 8 | Hackensack, NJ | $47,035 | $22.61 |
| 9 | Dover, DE | $46,284 | $22.25 |
| 10 | Pittsburgh, PA | $37,067 | $17.82 |
| 11 | Colorado Springs, CO | $35,829 | $17.23 |
| 12 | Saint Petersburg, FL | $35,450 | $17.04 |
| 13 | Raleigh, NC | $35,163 | $16.91 |
| 14 | Ann Arbor, MI | $34,201 | $16.44 |
| 15 | Saint Louis, MO | $33,251 | $15.99 |
| 16 | Charlottesville, VA | $33,028 | $15.88 |
| 17 | Salt Lake City, UT | $30,477 | $14.65 |
| 18 | Evanston, IL | $30,413 | $14.62 |
| 19 | Overland Park, KS | $28,752 | $13.82 |
| 20 | Georgetown, TX | $27,823 | $13.38 |
Camp Director salary details
A camp director's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $59,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a camp director's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| Average | $38,675 | $3,223 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying camp director jobs
The highest paying types of camp directors are senior counselor, director, and program lead.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site Leader | $64,886 | $5,407 | $31.20 | 56,932 |
| Orientation Leader | $33,848 | $2,821 | $16.27 | 32,073 |
| Group Leader | $100,480 | $8,373 | $48.31 | 56,173 |
| Activities/Volunteer | $32,875 | $2,740 | $15.81 | 4,126 |
| Recreation Aide | $28,756 | $2,396 | $13.83 | 43,283 |
| Activity Coordinator | $35,309 | $2,942 | $16.98 | 20,364 |
Which companies pay camp directors the most?
Camp director salaries at Gill St. Bernard's School and Camp Sloane are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average camp director salary at companies like Esf, Inc. and Camp Allen are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gill St. Bernard's School | $48,821 | $23.47 |
| 2 | Camp Sloane | $43,988 | $21.15 |
| 3 | Esf, Inc. | $43,739 | $21.03 |
| 4 | Camp Allen | $43,388 | $20.86 |
| 5 | NJY Camps | $42,647 | $20.50 |
| 6 | Galileo | $42,280 | $20.33 |
| 7 | YMCA | $41,678 | $20.04 |
| 8 | Westcare Health Corporation | $41,463 | $19.93 |
| 9 | Tioga | $40,651 | $19.54 |
| 10 | University of Alaska | $39,711 | $19.09 |
| 11 | North States Ind | $38,824 | $18.67 |
| 12 | New York Botanical Garden | $37,560 | $18.06 |
| 13 | City Of Kirkland | $37,526 | $18.04 |
| 14 | Camp Hazen YMCA | $35,535 | $17.08 |
| 15 | City of Georgetown | $34,279 | $16.48 |
| 16 | City of Richardson Texas | $32,223 | $15.49 |
| 17 | Gotham | $31,403 | $15.10 |
| 18 | City of Medford | $30,893 | $14.85 |
| 19 | City of Ann Arbor | $30,015 | $14.43 |
| 20 | Wheaton Park District | $29,931 | $14.39 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Camp Director salary by industry
The average camp director salary varies across industries:
- The average camp director salary in the education industry is $37,701, the highest of any industry.
- The average camp director salary in the finance industry is $33,681.
- Camp directors in the non profits industry earn an average salary of $26,973, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for camp directors
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education | $37,701 | $18.13 |
| 2 | Hospitality | $33,681 | $16.19 |
| 3 | Government | $32,128 | $15.45 |
| 4 | Health Care | $27,321 | $13.14 |
| 5 | Non Profits | $26,973 | $12.97 |
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Camp Director salary trends
The average camp director salary has risen by $8,581 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average camp director earned $30,094 annually, but today, they earn $38,675 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for camp directors over the last decade.
Compare camp director salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average camp director salary over time
Compare camp director salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Camp Director salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,700 | $18.59 | +7.3% |
| 2024 | $35,800 | $17.23 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $34,100 | $16.38 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $33,400 | $16.04 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $32,500 | $15.61 | +2.3% |
Recently added camp director salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCNY Community | Associate Camp Director | New York, NY | 12/15/2024 | $70,000 |
| Ymca of The North Shore | Camp Cedar Mill Director-Ipswich Ymca | Rowley, MA | 12/14/2024 | $45,914 |
| Academycamps | Sports Camp Director | Blairstown, NJ | 12/14/2024 | $13,000 |
| Healthy Kids Programs | Camp Director-Immediate Start! | Kentucky | 12/14/2024 | $41,740 |
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions | Steve & Kate's Camp Director | Sunnyvale, CA | 12/13/2024 | $72,500 |
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions | Steve & Kate's Camp Director | Philadelphia, PA | 12/12/2024 | $58,000 |
| Boys Club of Ny | Associate Camp Director | New York, NY | 12/12/2024 | $70,000 |
| Fresh Air | Director of Camp ABC | New York, NY | 12/11/2024 | $25,000 |
| Eagle's Nest Foundation | Eagle's Nest Camp-Camp Director | Boone, NC | 12/11/2024 | $57,000 |
| The New Orleans Jewish Community Center | Camp Director | East Windsor, NJ | 12/11/2024 | $65,000 |
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