Assistant Director Graduate Programs Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Director Graduate Programs make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director Graduate Programs in the United States is $56,217 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,944
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,056 to $60,785
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,537
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Assistant Director Graduate Programs Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $60,785 $5,065 $1,169 $29
Average $56,217 $4,685 $1,081 $27
25th Percentile $49,056 $4,088 $943 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director Graduate Programs Salaries

An Assistant Director Graduate Programs'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 Graduate Programs Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Director Graduate Programs'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): $52,477
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,731
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,582
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,359
  • Expert (over 8 years): $57,486
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Director Graduate Programs$52,477
Intermediate Level Assistant Director Graduate Programs$52,731
Senior Level Assistant Director Graduate Programs$55,582
Specialist Level Assistant Director Graduate Programs$57,359
Expert Level Assistant Director Graduate Programs$57,486
$52,477 0 yr
$52,731 < 2 yrs
$55,582 2-4 yrs
$57,359 5-8 yrs
$57,486 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Director Graduate Programs 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 Graduate Programs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $62,243.
  • California: $62,007.
  • Massachusetts: $61,181.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director Graduate Programs

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: $70,906
  • San Francisco: $70,130
  • Oakland: $68,652

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Director Graduate Programs's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coordination (Mentioned in 11.54% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
  • Sports Medicine (Mentioned in 7.69% Job Postings): A branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
  • Health Care Administration (Mentioned in 3.85% Job Postings): Health administration, healthcare administration, healthcare management or hospital management is the field relating to leadership, management, and administration of public health systems, health care systems, hospitals,and hospital networks in all the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors
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Coordination 11.54%
Sports Medicine 7.69%
Health Care Administration 3.85%
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 Graduate Programs's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Communicates Effectively: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Health Care Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
 $65,774
17%
Communicates Effectively
 $60,152
7%
Health Care Administration
 $59,590
6%
Public Relations
 $59,028
5%
Sports Medicine
 $59,028
5%
Interpersonal Communication
 $57,341
2%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Director Graduate Programs's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Director Graduate Programs 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 Graduate Programs with a Bachelor's Degree is between $49,479 and $52,751).

Assistant Director Graduate Programs Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Director Graduate Programs
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.2%
High School 1.2%
Associates 59.0%
Bachelors 38.6%
Masters 59.0%
Doctorate 1.2%
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Assistant Director Graduate Programs Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director Graduate Programs'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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$49,056
Average $56,217/year
$60,785
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Average $4,685/month
$5,065
$943
Average $1,081/week
$1,169
$24
Average $27/hour
$29
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $60,785 $5,065 $1,169 $29
Average $56,217 $4,685 $1,081 $27
25th Percentile $49,056 $4,088 $943 $24

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Salary Trends for Assistant Director Graduate Programs

Salaries for an Assistant Director Graduate Programs can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $84,944 in 2023 to around $82,683 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Director Graduate Programs salary trends, .

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