What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Program Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an Assistant Program Director's salary?

An Assistant Program Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $163,590 for beginners, reaching about $166,174 at mid-level, and approach $172,343 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Program Director?

Assistant Program Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Program Director roles are District of Columbia $185,375, California $184,672, Massachusetts $182,211. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Program Director roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Program Director level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Director, Technical Program Management: $203,605; Assistant Director, Program Communications: $128,144; Assistant Clinical Program Director: $115,213; Assistant Athletics Program Director: $87,300; Assistant Director Program Development: $66,771.

Assistant Program Director Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant Program Director make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Program Director in Delaware is $169,553 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $82.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $199,874
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $155,241 to $185,424
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $142,210

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Assistant Program Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$185,424	$15,452	$3,566	$89
Average	$169,553	$14,129	$3,261	$82
25th Percentile	$155,241	$12,937	$2,985	$75

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Program Director Salaries

An Assistant Program 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 Program Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Program 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): $163,590
Early Career (1-2 years): $164,584
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $166,174
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $168,560
Expert (over 8 years): $172,343

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Assistant Program Director	$163,590
Intermediate Level Assistant Program Director	$164,584
Senior Level Assistant Program Director	$166,174
Specialist Level Assistant Program Director	$168,560
Expert Level Assistant Program Director	$172,343

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How Do Assistant Program 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 Program Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $185,375.
California: $184,672.
Massachusetts: $182,211.

District of Columbia $185,375 California $184,672 Massachusetts $182,211 Washington $181,541 New Jersey $181,474 Alaska $181,240 Connecticut $178,929 New York $177,992

Hawaii $174,995 Rhode Island $173,588 Maryland $172,634 Minnesota $171,328 Colorado $170,826 Illinois $170,658 Oregon $170,022 Delaware $169,553

New Hampshire $169,259 Virginia $168,599 Pennsylvania $166,674 Nevada $165,703 North Dakota $165,384 Michigan $164,882 Wisconsin $164,698 Vermont $164,330

Texas $163,308 Maine $163,241 Arizona $163,141 Ohio $163,024 Georgia $161,483 Indiana $160,713 Wyoming $160,562 Utah $160,328

Iowa $160,228 Kansas $159,424 Louisiana $159,190 North Carolina $159,106 Missouri $159,072 Florida $158,419 Montana $158,068 Nebraska $157,733

Kentucky $157,549 South Carolina $156,879 Tennessee $156,461 Idaho $156,293 New Mexico $155,071 Oklahoma $154,803 Alabama $153,815 South Dakota $152,158

Arkansas $151,254 West Virginia $150,768 Mississippi $149,311

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Program 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:

Lincoln: $175,480
Little Creek: $173,856
Magnolia: $174,576

Lincoln, DE $175,480 Little Creek, DE $173,856 Magnolia, DE $174,576 Milford, DE $175,480 Marydel, DE $173,203 Millsboro, DE $175,480 Millville, DE $176,652 Milton, DE $175,480

Nassau, DE $175,480 Ocean View, DE $176,652 Rehoboth Beach, DE $176,652 Seaford, DE $173,639 Selbyville, DE $176,652 Smyrna, DE $173,002 Viola, DE $174,576 Woodside, DE $174,074

Bear, DE $171,730 Newark, DE $171,797 Claymont, DE $171,931 Delaware City, DE $171,797 Hockessin, DE $171,931 Kirkwood, DE $171,797 Middletown, DE $172,651 Montchanin, DE $171,931

New Castle, DE $171,931 Odessa, DE $172,885 Port Penn, DE $171,328 Rockland, DE $171,931 Saint Georges, DE $171,797 Townsend, DE $172,634 Winterthur, DE $171,931 Lewes, DE $175,480

Wilmington, DE $171,931 Dover, DE $173,772 Dover Afb, DE $174,174 Bethany Beach, DE $176,652 Bethel, DE $173,639 Bridgeville, DE $175,480 Camden Wyoming, DE $173,957 Cheswold, DE $173,371

Clayton, DE $172,935 Dagsboro, DE $176,652 Delmar, DE $173,639 Ellendale, DE $175,480 Felton, DE $175,480 Fenwick Island, DE $176,652 Frankford, DE $176,652 Frederica, DE $175,480

Georgetown, DE $175,480 Greenwood, DE $175,480 Harbeson, DE $175,480 Harrington, DE $175,480 Hartly, DE $172,852 Houston, DE $175,480 Kenton, DE $172,935 Laurel, DE $173,639

Yorklyn, DE $171,931

Assistant Program Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Program 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 January 01, 2026

$155,241

Average $169,553/year

$185,424

$12,937

Average $14,129/month

$15,452

$2,985

Average $3,261/week

$3,566

$75

Average $82/hour

$89

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$185,424	$15,452	$3,566	$89
Average	$169,553	$14,129	$3,261	$82
25th Percentile	$155,241	$12,937	$2,985	$75

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