Assistant Director Career Center Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Director Career Center make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director Career Center in the United States is $80,020 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,040
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,621 to $94,687
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,242
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Assistant Director Career Center Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $94,687 $7,891 $1,821 $46
Average $80,020 $6,668 $1,539 $38
25th Percentile $68,621 $5,718 $1,320 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director Career Center Salaries

An Assistant Director Career Center'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 Assistant Director Career Center Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Director Career Center'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): $69,983
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,004
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,559
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,964
  • Expert (over 8 years): $81,446
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Director Career Center$69,983
Intermediate Level Assistant Director Career Center$71,004
Senior Level Assistant Director Career Center$73,559
Specialist Level Assistant Director Career Center$76,964
Expert Level Assistant Director Career Center$81,446
$69,983 0 yr
$71,004 < 2 yrs
$73,559 2-4 yrs
$76,964 5-8 yrs
$81,446 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Assistant Director Career Center 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 Career Centers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $88,598.
  • California: $88,262.
  • Massachusetts: $87,086.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director Career Centers

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: $100,929
  • San Francisco: $99,824
  • Oakland: $97,720

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Director Career Center's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.01% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Data Collection (Mentioned in 3% Job Postings): Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences, humanities, and business. While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same. The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed.
  • Campus Recruiting (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Developing, implementing and improving recruiting plan to attract and engage talented college and graduates.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.01%
Data Collection 3%
Campus Recruiting 2.15%
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 Career Center's salary.
  • Call Center: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Assisted Living: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Talent Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Call Center
 $100,025
25%
Assisted Living
 $90,422
13%
Talent Management
 $90,422
13%
Collective Bargaining
 $88,822
11%
Analysis
 $88,822
11%
Campus Recruiting
 $87,222
9%
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Assistant Director Career Center Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Director Career Center roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Director Career Center positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Director Career Center as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Director Career Center

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Government$88,022$42.010%

How Education impacts an Assistant Director Career Center's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Director Career Centers 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 Career Center with a Bachelor's Degree is between $81,646 and $92,508).

Assistant Director Career Center Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Director Career Center
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 6.8%
Associates 6.8%
Bachelors 30.4%
Masters 49.3%
Doctorate 6.1%
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Assistant Director Career Center Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director Career Center'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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$68,621
Average $80,020/year
$94,687
$5,718
Average $6,668/month
$7,891
$1,320
Average $1,539/week
$1,821
$33
Average $38/hour
$46
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $94,687 $7,891 $1,821 $46
Average $80,020 $6,668 $1,539 $38
25th Percentile $68,621 $5,718 $1,320 $33

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Salary Trends for Assistant Director Career Center

Salaries for an Assistant Director Career Center can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $59,903 in 2023 to around $59,700 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Director Career Center salary trends, .

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