Assistant Scientific Director Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Scientific Director in the United States is $99,014 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,855
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,719 to $106,782
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,167
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Assistant Scientific Director Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $106,782 $8,899 $2,054 $51
Average $99,014 $8,251 $1,904 $48
25th Percentile $90,719 $7,560 $1,745 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Scientific Director Salaries

An Assistant Scientific Director'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Scientific Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Scientific Director'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): $71,593
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $86,120
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,395
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,808
  • Expert (over 8 years): $81,847
Levels Salary
Executive... Level Assistant Scientific Director$71,593
Executive... Level Assistant Scientific Director$86,120
Assistant... Level Assistant Scientific Director$97,395
Executive... Level Assistant Scientific Director$116,808
Executive... Level Assistant Scientific Director$81,847
$71,593 0 yr
$86,120 < 2 yrs
$97,395 2-4 yrs
$116,808 5-8 yrs
$81,847 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Scientific Director 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 Scientific Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $109,628.
  • California: $109,212.
  • Massachusetts: $107,756.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Scientific Directors

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: $124,886
  • San Francisco: $123,658
  • Oakland: $120,915

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Scientific Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 6.64% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.03% Job Postings): Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful presentation software developed by Microsoft. It is a standard component of the company's Microsoft Office suite software, and is bundled together with Word, Excel and other Office productivity tools.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 6.64%
Microsoft Excel 1.41%
Microsoft PowerPoint 1.03%
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 Scientific Director's salary.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Onboarding: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Management
$114,856
16%
Analysis
$111,885
13%
Onboarding
$105,944
7%
PowerPoint
$103,964
5%
Scheduling
$102,974
4%
Communication Skills
$102,974
4%
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Assistant Scientific Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Scientific Director'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Scientific Director

Salaries for an Assistant Scientific Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $98,584 in 2023 to around $95,111 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Scientific Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Scientific Director Over Time

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