Park and Recreation Director

What We Do

Park and Recreation Directors manage recreation programs in park and community settings. They serve as advisers to local government and park commissions to help manage the budget and perform other responsibilities.

Work Environment

Park and Recreation Directors can work for the government, community services, and other organizations.

How to Become

In order to become qualified for this position a bachelor's degree is necessary, although those looking to advance in their field might want to achieve a master's or doctorate degree before applying.

Job Outlook

There is an expected 14% increase in jobs by 2022.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Park and Recreation Director was $ 62,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide are 7% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

There are no special certification requirements for this job.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Park and Recreation Director.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Park and Recreation Director from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Park and Recreation Director:
Below are the salaries for Park and Recreation Director, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 62,000.00	$ 58,143.00	$ 50,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 63,000.00
Alaska - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 46,000.00
Arizona - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 51,000.00
Arkansas - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 62,000.00
California - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 67,000.00
Colorado - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 55,000.00
Connecticut - $ 72,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 72,000.00
DC - $ 77,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 77,000.00
Delaware - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 55,000.00
Florida - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 58,000.00
Georgia - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 71,000.00
Hawaii - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 39,000.00
Idaho - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 42,000.00
Illinois - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 70,000.00
Indiana - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 60,000.00
Iowa - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 61,000.00
Kansas - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 57,000.00
Kentucky - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 53,000.00
Louisiana - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 54,000.00
Maine - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 55,000.00
Maryland - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 64,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 75,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 75,000.00
Michigan - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 63,000.00
Minnesota - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 54,000.00
Mississippi - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 64,000.00
Missouri - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 61,000.00
Montana - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 55,000.00
Nebraska - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 45,000.00
Nevada - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 48,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 61,000.00
New Jersey - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 67,000.00
New Mexico - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 54,000.00
New York - $ 75,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 75,000.00
North Carolina - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 59,000.00
North Dakota - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 55,000.00
Ohio - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 59,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 57,000.00
Oregon - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 59,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 60,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 57,000.00
South Carolina - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 60,000.00
South Dakota - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 47,000.00
Tennessee - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 57,000.00
Texas - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 60,000.00
Utah - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 48,000.00
Vermont - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 55,000.00
Virginia - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 62,000.00
Washington - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 63,000.00
West Virginia - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 59,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 55,000.00
Wyoming - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Park and Recreation Director salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Park and Recreation Director $ 52,000.00

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