Assistant Director Academic Support Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Director Academic Support make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director Academic Support in the United States is $65,443 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,778
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,304 to $77,134
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,073
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Assistant Director Academic Support Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $77,134 $6,428 $1,483 $37
Average $65,443 $5,454 $1,259 $31
25th Percentile $55,304 $4,609 $1,064 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director Academic Support Salaries

An Assistant Director Academic Support'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 Do Assistant Director Academic Support 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 Assistant Director Academic Supports. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $72,459.
  • California: $72,184.
  • Massachusetts: $71,222.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director Academic Supports

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: $82,543
  • San Francisco: $81,640
  • Oakland: $79,919

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Director Academic Support's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 19.77% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Staff Management (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): To manage employees or subordinates of an organization is termed staff management. This is a structure through which staff members or employees can achieve their full potential within the job duties assigned to them.
  • Customer Service Standards (Mentioned in 0.93% Job Postings): Customer service standards are a company's rules or guidelines that inform and shape the customer's relationship with the business at every step throughout the customer experience
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 19.77%
Staff Management 1.86%
Customer Service Standards 0.93%
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 Assistant Director Academic Support's salary.
  • Guest Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • SAS: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Guest Relations
$87,694
34%
Business Development
$81,804
25%
SAS
$77,877
19%
Customer Service Standards
$75,914
16%
Goal Setting
$72,642
11%
Project Management
$72,642
11%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Director Academic Support's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Director Academic Supports 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 Assistant Director Academic Support with a Bachelor's Degree is between $65,274 and $72,415).

Assistant Director Academic Support Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Director Academic Support
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 2.7%
Associates 2.7%
Bachelors 32.1%
Masters 58.9%
Doctorate 2.7%
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Assistant Director Academic Support Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director Academic Support'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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Director Academic Support

Salaries for an Assistant Director Academic Support can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $61,984 in 2023 to around $62,580 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Director Academic Support salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Director Academic Support Over Time

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$61,984
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$62,751
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2024 $62,751
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