Assistant Director, HIM Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Director, HIM make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director, HIM in the United States is $68,853 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,157
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,600 to $78,434
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,176
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Assistant Director, HIM Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,434 $6,536 $1,508 $38
Average $68,853 $5,738 $1,324 $33
25th Percentile $59,600 $4,967 $1,146 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director, HIM Salaries

An Assistant Director, HIM'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, HIM 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, HIMs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $76,234.
  • California: $75,945.
  • Massachusetts: $74,933.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director, HIMs

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: $86,844
  • San Francisco: $85,893
  • Oakland: $84,083

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Director, HIM's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Academic Advising (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Academic advising is, according to the National Academic Advising Association, "a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising synthesizes and contextualizes students' educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations, abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes."
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.5%
Academic Advising 2.08%
Computer Science 2.08%
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, HIM's salary.
  • Courage: Can increase your salary by up to 40%.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Courage
$96,394
40%
Patient Care
$83,312
21%
Computer Science
$82,623
20%
Billing
$81,246
18%
Action Oriented
$76,427
11%
Partnering
$73,672
7%
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Assistant Director, HIM Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Director, HIM roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 0% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 0% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Director, HIM positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Director, HIM as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Director, HIM

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How Education impacts an Assistant Director, HIM's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Director, HIMs 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, HIM with a Bachelor's Degree is between $61,435 and $69,758).

Assistant Director, HIM Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Director, HIM
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.9%
High School 2.9%
Associates 29.4%
Bachelors 5.9%
Masters 29.4%
Doctorate 61.8%
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Assistant Director, HIM Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director, HIM'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Director, HIM

Salaries for an Assistant Director, HIM can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,084 in 2023 to around $54,172 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Director, HIM salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Director, HIM Over Time

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2023
$56,084
2024
$55,368
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$54,172
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2023 $56,084
2024 $55,368
2025 $54,172
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