Adult Program Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an Adult Program Assistant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adult Program Assistant in the United States is $50,046 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Adult Program Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,077
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,109 to $55,820
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,704
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Adult Program Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,820 $4,652 $1,073 $27
Average $50,046 $4,170 $962 $24
25th Percentile $44,109 $3,676 $848 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Adult Program Assistant Salaries

An Adult Program Assistant'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Adult Program Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adult Program Assistant'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): $47,877
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,166
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,244
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,447
  • Expert (over 8 years): $50,607
Levels Salary
Entry Level Adult Program Assistant$47,877
Intermediate Level Adult Program Assistant$48,166
Senior Level Adult Program Assistant$49,244
Specialist Level Adult Program Assistant$50,447
Expert Level Adult Program Assistant$50,607
$47,877 0 yr
$48,166 < 2 yrs
$49,244 2-4 yrs
$50,447 5-8 yrs
$50,607 > 8 yrs
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How Do Adult Program Assistant 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 Adult Program Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $55,410.
  • California: $55,200.
  • Massachusetts: $54,465.

Top Paying Cities for Adult Program Assistants

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: $63,123
  • San Francisco: $62,502
  • Oakland: $61,116

What Skills Can Increase an Adult Program Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 9.38% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 3.18% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
  • Word Processing (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.
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Planning 9.38%
Programming 3.18%
Word Processing 1.77%
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 an Adult Program Assistant's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • PowerPoint: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$61,056
22%
Presentation
$61,056
22%
PowerPoint
$59,054
18%
Attention to Detail
$59,054
18%
Billing
$58,553
17%
Administrative Support
$58,053
16%
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Adult Program Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adult Program Assistant'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 Adult Program Assistant

Salaries for an Adult Program Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,497 in 2023 to around $47,586 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Adult Program Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Adult Program Assistant Over Time

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$48,379
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