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Recreation Supervisor salary
Average recreation supervisor salary
$45,209
How much does a recreation supervisor make?
The average recreation supervisor salary in the United States is $45,209. Recreation supervisor salaries typically range between $32,000 and $62,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for recreation supervisors is $21.74 per hour.
Recreation supervisor salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Recreation supervisors earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Recreation Supervisor earn more?
Recreation Supervisor salary estimates from across the web
Average recreation supervisor salary by state
Highest paying states for recreation supervisors
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $66,011 | $31.74 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $62,731 | $30.16 |
| 3 | Wyoming | $57,423 | $27.61 |
| 4 | Arizona | $52,424 | $25.20 |
| 5 | California | $63,757 | $30.65 |
| 6 | New York | $52,326 | $25.16 |
| 7 | Colorado | $50,781 | $24.41 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $47,808 | $22.98 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $45,141 | $21.70 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $54,929 | $26.41 |
| 11 | Oregon | $54,444 | $26.18 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $45,552 | $21.90 |
| 13 | Washington | $50,917 | $24.48 |
| 14 | Florida | $45,296 | $21.78 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $54,549 | $26.23 |
| 16 | Nevada | $42,377 | $20.37 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $49,322 | $23.71 |
| 18 | Idaho | $50,015 | $24.05 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $47,297 | $22.74 |
| 20 | Montana | $47,723 | $22.94 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $46,520 | $22.37 |
| 22 | Alabama | $45,614 | $21.93 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $46,541 | $22.38 |
| 24 | Maine | $44,978 | $21.62 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $41,860 | $20.13 |
| 26 | Delaware | $47,110 | $22.65 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $41,214 | $19.81 |
| 28 | Massachusetts | $44,323 | $21.31 |
| 29 | Texas | $41,293 | $19.85 |
| 30 | Illinois | $43,979 | $21.14 |
| 31 | Ohio | $38,722 | $18.62 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $42,231 | $20.30 |
| 33 | Utah | $39,062 | $18.78 |
| 34 | New Jersey | $40,884 | $19.66 |
| 35 | Maryland | $42,285 | $20.33 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $42,140 | $20.26 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $38,971 | $18.74 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $40,165 | $19.31 |
| 39 | Michigan | $39,298 | $18.89 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $40,755 | $19.59 |
| 41 | Vermont | $42,688 | $20.52 |
| 42 | Iowa | $37,472 | $18.02 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $36,230 | $17.42 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $36,785 | $17.69 |
| 45 | Virginia | $39,168 | $18.83 |
| 46 | Kansas | $37,133 | $17.85 |
| 47 | Georgia | $34,962 | $16.81 |
| 48 | Missouri | $37,272 | $17.92 |
| 49 | Indiana | $34,767 | $16.71 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $36,071 | $17.34 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $31,907 | $15.34 |
Highest paying cities for recreation supervisors
The highest-paying cities for recreation supervisors are Anchorage, AK, Ceres, CA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage, AK | $66,590 | $32.01 |
| 2 | Ceres, CA | $66,314 | $31.88 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $52,647 | $25.31 |
| 4 | Marana, AZ | $51,904 | $24.95 |
| 5 | Colorado Springs, CO | $50,961 | $24.50 |
| 6 | Statesville, NC | $47,779 | $22.97 |
| 7 | West Palm Beach, FL | $45,429 | $21.84 |
| 8 | Des Plaines, IL | $43,986 | $21.15 |
| 9 | Bangor, ME | $43,039 | $20.69 |
| 10 | Columbia, MD | $42,300 | $20.34 |
| 11 | Houston, TX | $41,466 | $19.94 |
| 12 | Columbia, SC | $41,296 | $19.85 |
| 13 | Lakewood, NJ | $41,081 | $19.75 |
| 14 | Kenosha, WI | $40,830 | $19.63 |
| 15 | Ann Arbor, MI | $39,308 | $18.90 |
| 16 | Cleveland, OH | $39,137 | $18.82 |
| 17 | Norfolk, VA | $39,110 | $18.80 |
| 18 | Saint Louis, MO | $37,163 | $17.87 |
| 19 | Albany, GA | $35,036 | $16.84 |
Recreation Supervisor salary details
A recreation supervisor's salary ranges from $32,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $62,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a recreation supervisor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $62,000 | $5,167 | $30 |
| 75th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| Average | $45,209 | $3,767 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
Highest paying recreation supervisor jobs
The highest paying types of recreation supervisors are senior counselor, program lead, and group leader.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Camp Counselor | $29,384 | $2,449 | $14.13 | 32,895 |
| Camp Counselor | $24,340 | $2,028 | $11.70 | 28,182 |
| Program Lead | $100,727 | $8,394 | $48.43 | 61,632 |
| Activities Director | $44,982 | $3,748 | $21.63 | 6,845 |
| Activities Leader | $30,329 | $2,527 | $14.58 | 35,544 |
| Activity Coordinator | $35,309 | $2,942 | $16.98 | 20,364 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for Recreation Supervisors, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Ariel Rodríguez Ph.D., CPRP
Associate Professor, Recreation Management Program Director, Springfield College
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Top companies hiring recreation supervisors now:
Which companies pay recreation supervisors the most?
Recreation supervisor salaries at Glen Ellyn Park District and Mayor Ethan Berkowitz are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average recreation supervisor salary at companies like Howard County Government and Emerson are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glen Ellyn Park District | $54,739 | $26.32 |
| 2 | Mayor Ethan Berkowitz | $51,529 | $24.77 |
| 3 | Howard County Government | $49,157 | $23.63 |
| 4 | Emerson | $49,117 | $23.61 |
| 5 | Town of Marana | $48,814 | $23.47 |
| 6 | City of Ann Arbor | $48,566 | $23.35 |
| 7 | Catholic Health Care System | $48,302 | $23.22 |
| 8 | United Service Technologies | $48,132 | $23.14 |
| 9 | Aleut | $48,049 | $23.10 |
| 10 | City of Las Vegas | $47,912 | $23.03 |
| 11 | The GEO Group | $47,715 | $22.94 |
| 12 | City of Downey | $47,466 | $22.82 |
| 13 | City of St. Louis | $47,376 | $22.78 |
| 14 | Continental Pools | $47,368 | $22.77 |
| 15 | City of Greeley | $47,109 | $22.65 |
| 16 | MINACT | $47,087 | $22.64 |
| 17 | City of Patterson | $46,852 | $22.52 |
| 18 | Minnesota Limited | $46,701 | $22.45 |
| 19 | Arc-Com | $46,532 | $22.37 |
| 20 | City of Aurora | $46,247 | $22.23 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Recreation Supervisor salary trends
The average recreation supervisor salary has risen by $10,030 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average recreation supervisor earned $35,179 annually, but today, they earn $45,209 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for recreation supervisors over the last decade.
Compare recreation supervisor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average recreation supervisor salary over time
Compare recreation supervisor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Recreation Supervisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,200 | $21.74 | +7.3% |
| 2024 | $41,900 | $20.14 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $39,800 | $19.15 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $39,000 | $18.75 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $37,900 | $18.24 | +2.3% |
Recently added recreation supervisor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lewisville (Tx | Recreation Supervisor-Aquatics | Lewisville, TX | 12/17/2024 | $60,650 |
| Wpraweb | Recreation Supervisor | Neenah, WI | 12/16/2024 | $61,444 |
| Gloucester County | Recreation Supervisor | Gloucester Point, VA | 12/14/2024 | $49,609 |
| City of Neenah, Wi | Recreation Supervisor | Neenah, WI | 12/13/2024 | $61,444 |
| City of Neenah | Recreation Supervisor | Neenah, WI | 12/13/2024 | $61,444 |
| Carol Stream Park District | Recreation Supervisor-Childcare and Trips Position With PTO and Imrf Pension) | Kane, IL | 12/13/2024 | $46,000 |
| City of Ann Arbor, Mi | Recreation Supervisor III | Ann Arbor, MI | 12/12/2024 | $70,165 |
| Gana-A'Yoo, Limited-Antarctic Program | Recreation Supervisor | Aurora, CO | 12/12/2024 | $45,079 |
| Gana-A'Yoo, Limited | Recreation Supervisor | Denver, CO | 12/12/2024 | $45,079 |
| Etrky | Recreation Supervisor | Vermont | 12/11/2024 | $44,999 |
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