Assistant Director for Adult Services Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Director for Adult Services make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director for Adult Services in the United States is $96,902 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,852
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,162 to $108,391
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,473
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Assistant Director for Adult Services Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $108,391 $9,033 $2,084 $52
Average $96,902 $8,075 $1,863 $47
25th Percentile $85,162 $7,097 $1,638 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director for Adult Services Salaries

An Assistant Director for Adult Services'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 for Adult Services Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Director for Adult Services'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): $86,688
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,832
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,739
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,647
  • Expert (over 8 years): $94,827
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Director for Adult Services$86,688
Intermediate Level Assistant Director for Adult Services$87,832
Senior Level Assistant Director for Adult Services$89,739
Specialist Level Assistant Director for Adult Services$91,647
Expert Level Assistant Director for Adult Services$94,827
$86,688 0 yr
$87,832 < 2 yrs
$89,739 2-4 yrs
$91,647 5-8 yrs
$94,827 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Director for Adult Services 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 for Adult Services. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $107,289.
  • California: $106,882.
  • Massachusetts: $105,458.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director for Adult Services

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: $122,222
  • San Francisco: $121,020
  • Oakland: $118,336

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Director for Adult Services's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.58% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Merchandising (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): In the broadest sense, merchandising is any practice which contributes to the sale of products to a retail consumer. At a retail in-store level, merchandising refers to the variety of products available for sale and the display of those products in such a way that it stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase. In the profession of merchandising you are either employed by the store in which you work, or by an independent distributor. As a professional merchandiser, in a retail setting, you will not only know your products(I.e. coffee, juice, soda, etc.) but you will gauge other “vendors” like products as you tend to your job. Working with the store and other merchandisers, shelf space is often given or taken as need be in some locations(for some young merchandisers this is known as “war”) In retail commerce, visual display merchandising means merchandise sales using product design, selection, packaging, pricing, and display that stimulates consumers to spend more. This includes disciplines and discounting, physical presentation of products and displays, and the decisions about which products should be presented to which customers at what time.
  • Store Management (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Store management is the activity of running and monitoring all operations in a store. Its main responsibilities include working with employees, creating work schedules, communicating with suppliers, and dealing with customer complaints.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.58%
Merchandising 1.38%
Store Management 1.15%
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 for Adult Services's salary.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Service Quality: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Assurance
$114,344
18%
Service Quality
$114,344
18%
Analysis
$113,375
17%
Customer Satisfaction
$111,437
15%
Organizational Skills
$108,530
12%
Coordination
$107,561
11%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Director for Adult Services's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Director for Adult Services 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 for Adult Services with a Bachelor's Degree is between $97,975 and $108,259).

Assistant Director for Adult Services Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Director for Adult Services
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 12.9%
High School 12.9%
Associates 16.1%
Bachelors 33.1%
Masters 30.6%
Doctorate 7.3%
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Assistant Director for Adult Services Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director for Adult Services'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 Assistant Director for Adult Services

Salaries for an Assistant Director for Adult Services can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $99,605 in 2023 to around $99,669 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Director for Adult Services salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Director for Adult Services Over Time

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