Academic Programs Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does an Academic Programs Coordinator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Programs Coordinator in the United States is $52,776 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, an Academic Programs Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,693
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,799 to $59,014
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,358
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Academic Programs Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $59,014 $4,918 $1,135 $28
Average $52,776 $4,398 $1,015 $25
25th Percentile $46,799 $3,900 $900 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Academic Programs Coordinator Salaries

An Academic Programs Coordinator'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 Academic Programs Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Programs Coordinator'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): $49,377
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,568
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,910
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,336
  • Expert (over 8 years): $54,509
Levels Salary
Entry Level Academic Programs Coordinator$49,377
Intermediate Level Academic Programs Coordinator$49,568
Senior Level Academic Programs Coordinator$51,910
Specialist Level Academic Programs Coordinator$54,336
Expert Level Academic Programs Coordinator$54,509
$49,377 0 yr
$49,568 < 2 yrs
$51,910 2-4 yrs
$54,336 5-8 yrs
$54,509 > 8 yrs
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How Do Academic Programs Coordinator 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 Academic Programs Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $58,434.
  • California: $58,212.
  • Massachusetts: $57,436.

Top Paying Cities for Academic Programs Coordinators

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: $66,567
  • San Francisco: $65,912
  • Oakland: $64,450

What Skills Can Increase an Academic Programs Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coordination (Mentioned in 10.01% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
  • Social Work (Mentioned in 2.68% Job Postings): Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social functioning is the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided[by whom?] to sustain them. Social work applies social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, political science, public health, community development, law, and economics, to engage with client systems, conduct assessments, and develop interventions to solve social and personal problems; and to bring about social change. Social work practice is often divided[by whom?] into micro-work, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups; and macro-work, which involves working with communities, and - within social policy - fostering change on a larger scale.
  • Intellectual Disabilities (Mentioned in 1.33% Job Postings):
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Coordination 10.01%
Social Work 2.68%
Intellectual Disabilities 1.33%
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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 an Academic Programs Coordinator's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Microsoft Outlook: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $55,943
6%
Analysis
 $54,887
4%
Microsoft Outlook
 $54,360
3%
Innovation
 $53,832
2%
Initiative
 $53,832
2%
Collaboration
 $53,832
2%
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How Education impacts an Academic Programs Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Academic Programs Coordinators 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 an Academic Programs Coordinator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $58,214 and $63,257).

Academic Programs Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Academic Programs Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.2%
High School 2.2%
Associates 3.7%
Bachelors 35.7%
Masters 53.1%
Doctorate 5.3%
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Academic Programs Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Programs Coordinator'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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$46,799
Average $52,776/year
$59,014
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Average $4,398/month
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$22
Average $25/hour
$28
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $59,014 $4,918 $1,135 $28
Average $52,776 $4,398 $1,015 $25
25th Percentile $46,799 $3,900 $900 $22

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Salary Trends for Academic Programs Coordinator

Salaries for an Academic Programs Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,448 in 2023 to around $48,578 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Academic Programs Coordinator salary trends, .

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