Assistant Director of Athletic Operations Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Director of Athletic Operations make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director of Athletic Operations in the United States is $90,775 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,333
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,588 to $99,965
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,583
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Assistant Director of Athletic Operations Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $99,965 $8,330 $1,922 $48
Average $90,775 $7,565 $1,746 $44
25th Percentile $77,588 $6,466 $1,492 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director of Athletic Operations Salaries

An Assistant Director of Athletic Operations'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 of Athletic Operations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Director of Athletic Operations'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): $83,109
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,799
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,250
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,030
  • Expert (over 8 years): $92,051
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Director of Athletic Operations$83,109
Intermediate Level Assistant Director of Athletic Operations$83,799
Senior Level Assistant Director of Athletic Operations$87,250
Specialist Level Assistant Director of Athletic Operations$91,030
Expert Level Assistant Director of Athletic Operations$92,051
$83,109 0 yr
$83,799 < 2 yrs
$87,250 2-4 yrs
$91,030 5-8 yrs
$92,051 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Director of Athletic Operations 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 of Athletic Operations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $100,506.
  • California: $100,125.
  • Massachusetts: $98,790.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director of Athletic Operations

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: $114,494
  • San Francisco: $113,241
  • Oakland: $110,854

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Director of Athletic Operations's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.85% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Public Relations (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): Public relations (PR) is the practice of deliberately managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) and the public. Public relations may include an organization or individual gaining exposure to their audiences using topics of public interest and news items that do not require direct payment. This differentiates it from advertising as a form of marketing communications. Public relations is the idea of creating coverage for clients for free, rather than marketing or advertising. But now, advertising is also a part of greater PR Activities. An example of good public relations would be generating an article featuring a client, rather than paying for the client to be advertised next to the article. The aim of public relations is to inform the public, prospective customers, investors, partners, employees, and other stakeholders and ultimately persuade them to maintain a positive or favorable view about the organization, its leadership, products, or political decisions. Public relations professionals typically work for PR and marketing firms, businesses and companies, government, and public officials as PIOs and nongovernmental organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Jobs central to public relations include account coordinator, account executive, account supervisor, and media relations manager.
  • Academic Advising (Mentioned in 1.37% 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."
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 7.85%
Public Relations 3.07%
Academic Advising 1.37%
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 of Athletic Operations's salary.
  • Business Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Event Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Operations
$105,299
16%
Networking
$99,852
10%
Event Management
$96,221
6%
Programming
$95,314
5%
Business Administration
$95,314
5%
Safety Standards
$94,406
4%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Director of Athletic Operations's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Director of Athletic Operations 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 of Athletic Operations with a Bachelor's Degree is between $85,925 and $97,715).

Assistant Director of Athletic Operations Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Director of Athletic Operations
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 12.5%
High School 25.0%
Associates 25.0%
Bachelors 37.5%
Masters 37.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Director of Athletic Operations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director of Athletic Operations'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 of Athletic Operations

Salaries for an Assistant Director of Athletic Operations can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $80,206 in 2023 to around $80,421 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Director of Athletic Operations salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Director of Athletic Operations Over Time

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