Associate Director Graduate Programs Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Director Graduate Programs in the United States is $52,022 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,156
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,572 to $56,803
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,521
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Associate Director Graduate Programs Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $56,803 $4,734 $1,092 $27
Average $52,022 $4,335 $1,000 $25
25th Percentile $47,572 $3,964 $915 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Director Graduate Programs Salaries

An Associate 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 Associate Director Graduate Programs Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate 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): $48,911
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,264
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,180
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,491
  • Expert (over 8 years): $53,018
Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Director Graduate Programs$48,911
Intermediate Level Associate Director Graduate Programs$49,264
Senior Level Associate Director Graduate Programs$50,180
Specialist Level Associate Director Graduate Programs$51,491
Expert Level Associate Director Graduate Programs$53,018
$48,911 0 yr
$49,264 < 2 yrs
$50,180 2-4 yrs
$51,491 5-8 yrs
$53,018 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate 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 Associate Director Graduate Programs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $57,599.
  • California: $57,380.
  • Massachusetts: $56,616.

Top Paying Cities for Associate 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: $65,615
  • San Francisco: $64,970
  • Oakland: $63,529

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 15.94% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
  • Financial Analysis (Mentioned in 1.13% Job Postings): Financial statement analysis (or financial analysis) is the process of reviewing and analyzing a company's financial statements to make better economic decisions to earn income in future. These statements include the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, notes to accounts and a statement of changes in equity (if applicable). Financial statement analysis is a method or process involving specific techniques for evaluating risks, performance, financial health, and future prospects of an organization. It is used by a variety of stakeholders, such as credit and equity investors, the government, the public, and decision-makers within the organization. These stakeholders have different interests and apply a variety of different techniques to meet their needs. For example, equity investors are interested in the long-term earnings power of the organization and perhaps the sustainability and growth of dividend payments. Creditors want to ensure the interest and principal is paid on the organizations debt securities (e.g., bonds) when due.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 15.94%
Data Analysis 1.59%
Financial Analysis 1.13%
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 Associate Director Graduate Programs's salary.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Tableau: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Development
$68,669
32%
Python
$65,548
26%
Tableau
$61,386
18%
Coordination
$60,346
16%
Integrity
$57,745
11%
SQL
$57,224
10%
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How Education impacts an Associate Director Graduate Programs's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Director Graduate Programs enter the field with a Associate'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 Associate Director Graduate Programs with a Associate's Degree is between $50,498 and $53,783).

Associate Director Graduate Programs Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Director Graduate Programs
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 27.3%
High School 27.3%
Associates 9.1%
Bachelors 36.4%
Masters 27.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Associate Director Graduate Programs Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Associate Director Graduate Programs

Salaries for an Associate Director Graduate Programs can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $51,150 in 2023 to around $50,281 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Director Graduate Programs salary trends, .

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