Assistant Director For Advancement Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director For Advancement in the United States is $64,174 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,952
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,607 to $74,003
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,897
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Assistant Director For Advancement Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,003 $6,167 $1,423 $36
Average $64,174 $5,348 $1,234 $31
25th Percentile $54,607 $4,551 $1,050 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director For Advancement Salaries

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

  • District of Columbia: $71,053.
  • California: $70,784.
  • Massachusetts: $69,840.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director For Advancements

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: $80,942
  • San Francisco: $80,056
  • Oakland: $78,369

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Director For Advancement's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.13% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Critical Care (Mentioned in 3.2% Job Postings): Critical care is sometimes referred as intensive care. Intensive care medicine, or critical care medicine, is a branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and management of life-threatening conditions that may require sophisticated life support and intensive monitoring. An intensivist is a physician who specializes in the care of critically ill patients, most often in the intensive care unit (ICU). Intensivists can be internists or internal medicine sub-specialists (most often pulmonologists), anesthesiologists, emergency medicine physicians, pediatricians (including neonatologists), or surgeons who have completed a fellowship in critical care medicine.
  • Customer Care (Mentioned in 2.46% Job Postings): Customer care is the process of building an emotional connection with your customers, whereas customer service is simply the advice or assistance your business provides them.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.13%
Critical Care 3.2%
Customer Care 2.46%
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 For Advancement's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Interviewing: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Warehouse Management System: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
$70,591
10%
Interviewing
$66,741
4%
Warehouse Management System
$66,099
3%
Product Quality
$66,099
3%
Supply Chain
$66,099
3%
Coaching
$66,099
3%
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Assistant Director For Advancement Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Director For Advancement roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Director For Advancement positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Director For Advancement as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Director For Advancement

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$80,217$39.025%
Energy & Utilities$77,008$37.020%
Financial Services$73,800$35.015%
Business Services$70,591$34.010%
Internet$70,591$34.010%

How Education impacts an Assistant Director For Advancement's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Director For Advancements enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 For Advancement with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $59,523 and $64,902).

Assistant Director For Advancement Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Director For Advancement
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.7%
High School 23.1%
Associates 61.5%
Bachelors 61.5%
Masters 7.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Director For Advancement Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director For Advancement'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 For Advancement

Salaries for an Assistant Director For Advancement can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $60,912 in 2023 to around $61,249 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Director For Advancement salary trends, .

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$60,912
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FAQ about Assistant Director For Advancement

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Director For Advancement?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Director For Advancement roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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