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: a Program Management Office Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $144,496, a Program Management Office Manager (10+ years)earns $140,245, a Assistant Program Director (10+ years)earns $174,695, a Program Management Office Director (10+ years)earns $189,928, a VP of Program Management Office (10+ years)earns $247,277,

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 $185,468, California $184,765, Massachusetts $182,302. 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: $203,590; Assistant Director, Program Communications: $128,074; Assistant Clinical Program Director: $115,168; Assistant Athletics Program Director: $87,300; Assistant Director Program Development: $66,805.

Assistant Program Director Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Assistant Program Director make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Program Director in Rhode Island is $173,675 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $83.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $204,835
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $158,993 to $189,985
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $145,626

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Assistant Program Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,985	$15,832	$3,654	$91
Average	$173,675	$14,473	$3,340	$83
25th Percentile	$158,993	$13,249	$3,058	$76

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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): $144,496
Early Career (1-2 years): $140,245
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $174,695
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $189,928
Expert (over 8 years): $247,277

Levels	Salary
Program M... Level Assistant Program Director	$144,496
Program M... Level Assistant Program Director	$140,245
Assistant... Level Assistant Program Director	$174,695
Program M... Level Assistant Program Director	$189,928
VP of Pro... Level Assistant Program Director	$247,277

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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: $185,468.
California: $184,765.
Massachusetts: $182,302.

District of Columbia $185,468 California $184,765 Massachusetts $182,302 Washington $181,632 New Jersey $181,565 Alaska $181,331 Connecticut $179,019 New York $178,081

Hawaii $175,082 Rhode Island $173,675 Maryland $172,721 Minnesota $171,414 Colorado $170,911 Illinois $170,744 Oregon $170,107 Delaware $169,638

New Hampshire $169,344 Virginia $168,684 Pennsylvania $166,757 Nevada $165,786 North Dakota $165,467 Michigan $164,965 Wisconsin $164,781 Vermont $164,412

Texas $163,390 Maine $163,323 Arizona $163,223 Ohio $163,105 Georgia $161,564 Indiana $160,794 Wyoming $160,643 Utah $160,409

Iowa $160,308 Kansas $159,504 Louisiana $159,269 North Carolina $159,186 Missouri $159,152 Florida $158,499 Montana $158,147 Nebraska $157,812

Kentucky $157,628 South Carolina $156,958 Tennessee $156,539 Idaho $156,372 New Mexico $155,149 Oklahoma $154,881 Alabama $153,892 South Dakota $152,234

Arkansas $151,329 West Virginia $150,844 Mississippi $149,386

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:

Adamsville: $175,846
Albion: $174,361
Ashaway: $175,513

Adamsville, RI $175,846 Albion, RI $174,361 Ashaway, RI $175,513 Barrington, RI $173,902 Block Island, RI $174,870 Bradford, RI $175,407 Bristol, RI $174,572 Carolina, RI $175,118

Charlestown, RI $175,181 Chepachet, RI $174,833 Clayville, RI $174,345 Coventry, RI $174,354 West Greenwich, RI $174,835 East Greenwich, RI $174,237 Exeter, RI $174,786 Fiskeville, RI $173,898

Forestdale, RI $175,238 Foster, RI $174,741 Glendale, RI $175,252 Greene, RI $174,970 Greenville, RI $173,965 Harmony, RI $174,190 Harrisville, RI $175,176 Hope, RI $174,007

Hope Valley, RI $175,359 Hopkinton, RI $175,590 Jamestown, RI $175,004 Kenyon, RI $175,096 Little Compton, RI $175,820 Manville, RI $174,590 Mapleville, RI $174,866 Newport, RI $175,180

Middletown, RI $175,257 North Kingstown, RI $174,536 North Scituate, RI $174,191 Oakland, RI $175,056 Pascoag, RI $175,292 Pawtucket, RI $173,642 Central Falls, RI $173,719 Cumberland, RI $174,706

Lincoln, RI $173,893 Portsmouth, RI $175,161 Prudence Island, RI $174,801 Rockville, RI $175,563 Saunderstown, RI $174,898 Shannock, RI $175,106 Slatersville, RI $175,240 Slocum, RI $174,893

Tiverton, RI $175,694 Wakefield, RI $175,047 Kingston, RI $174,980 Narragansett, RI $175,096 Peace Dale, RI $175,026 Warren, RI $174,350 Warwick, RI $173,865 Westerly, RI $175,555

West Kingston, RI $175,036 West Warwick, RI $174,077 Wood River Junction, RI $175,285 Woonsocket, RI $175,248 North Smithfield, RI $174,850 Wyoming, RI $175,106 Providence, RI $173,592 Cranston, RI $173,615

North Providence, RI $173,635 East Providence, RI $173,603 Riverside, RI $173,659 Rumford, RI $173,634 Smithfield, RI $173,985 Johnston, RI $173,694

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.

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$158,993

Average $173,675/year

$189,985

$13,249

Average $14,473/month

$15,832

$3,058

Average $3,340/week

$3,654

$76

Average $83/hour

$91

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,985	$15,832	$3,654	$91
Average	$173,675	$14,473	$3,340	$83
25th Percentile	$158,993	$13,249	$3,058	$76

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