Assistant Director/Program Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Director/Program Coordinator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director/Program Coordinator in the United States is $63,542 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,265
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,623 to $72,296
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,412
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Assistant Director/Program Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,296 $6,025 $1,390 $35
Average $63,542 $5,295 $1,222 $31
25th Percentile $55,623 $4,635 $1,070 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director/Program Coordinator Salaries

An Assistant Director/Program Coordinator'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/Program Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Director/Program Coordinator'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): $60,225
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $61,961
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,366
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,730
  • Expert (over 8 years): $65,974
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Director/Program Coordinator$60,225
Intermediate Level Assistant Director/Program Coordinator$61,961
Senior Level Assistant Director/Program Coordinator$65,366
Specialist Level Assistant Director/Program Coordinator$65,730
Expert Level Assistant Director/Program Coordinator$65,974
$60,225 0 yr
$61,961 < 2 yrs
$65,366 2-4 yrs
$65,730 5-8 yrs
$65,974 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Director/Program Coordinator 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/Program Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $70,354.
  • California: $70,087.
  • Massachusetts: $69,153.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director/Program Coordinators

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: $80,146
  • San Francisco: $79,358
  • Oakland: $77,597

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Director/Program Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.33% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Adult Learning (Mentioned in 3.76% Job Postings): Adult education is a practice in which adults engage in systematic and sustained self-educating activities in order to gain new forms of knowledge, skills, attitudes, or values.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.33%
Adult Learning 3.76%
Logistics 1.96%
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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/Program Coordinator's salary.
  • Instructional Design: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Organizational Development: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Instructional Design
 $79,428
25%
Organizational Development
 $76,250
20%
Consulting
 $75,615
19%
Alignment
 $72,438
14%
Business Administration
 $71,802
13%
Analysis
 $71,802
13%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Director/Program Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Director/Program Coordinators 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/Program Coordinator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $56,978 and $61,815).

Assistant Director/Program Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Director/Program Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 1.4%
Associates 31.9%
Bachelors 66.7%
Masters 31.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Director/Program Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director/Program Coordinator'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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$55,623
Average $63,542/year
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Average $1,222/week
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Average $31/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $72,296 $6,025 $1,390 $35
Average $63,542 $5,295 $1,222 $31
25th Percentile $55,623 $4,635 $1,070 $27

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Salary Trends for Assistant Director/Program Coordinator

Salaries for an Assistant Director/Program Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $51,586 in 2023 to around $51,401 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Director/Program Coordinator salary trends, .

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