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 $167,483 for beginners, reaching about $170,129 at mid-level, and approach $176,445 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 Rhode Island

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Program Director in Rhode Island is $173,588 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): $204,631
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $158,935 to $189,837
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $145,594

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Assistant Program Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,837	$15,820	$3,651	$91
Average	$173,588	$14,466	$3,338	$83
25th Percentile	$158,935	$13,245	$3,056	$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): $167,483
Early Career (1-2 years): $168,501
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $170,129
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $172,571
Expert (over 8 years): $176,445

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Assistant Program Director	$167,483
Intermediate Level Assistant Program Director	$168,501
Senior Level Assistant Program Director	$170,129
Specialist Level Assistant Program Director	$172,571
Expert Level Assistant Program Director	$176,445

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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:

Adamsville: $176,435
Albion: $173,505
Ashaway: $177,104

Adamsville, RI $176,435 Albion, RI $173,505 Ashaway, RI $177,104 Barrington, RI $173,505 Block Island, RI $176,183 Bradford, RI $176,987 Bristol, RI $173,337 Carolina, RI $175,547

Charlestown, RI $175,731 Chepachet, RI $173,170 Clayville, RI $173,337 Coventry, RI $173,170 West Greenwich, RI $173,053 East Greenwich, RI $173,287 Exeter, RI $176,987 Fiskeville, RI $173,505

Forestdale, RI $173,337 Foster, RI $173,053 Glendale, RI $173,053 Greene, RI $174,995 Greenville, RI $173,505 Harmony, RI $173,454 Harrisville, RI $173,170 Hope, RI $173,505

Hope Valley, RI $177,104 Hopkinton, RI $177,155 Jamestown, RI $175,380 Kenyon, RI $176,937 Little Compton, RI $176,368 Manville, RI $173,505 Mapleville, RI $173,053 Newport, RI $175,413

Middletown, RI $176,150 North Kingstown, RI $173,002 North Scituate, RI $173,454 Oakland, RI $173,220 Pascoag, RI $173,120 Pawtucket, RI $173,505 Central Falls, RI $173,505 Cumberland, RI $173,505

Lincoln, RI $173,505 Portsmouth, RI $174,710 Prudence Island, RI $173,170 Rockville, RI $177,155 Saunderstown, RI $175,480 Shannock, RI $176,887 Slatersville, RI $173,337 Slocum, RI $175,480

Tiverton, RI $176,485 Wakefield, RI $175,296 Kingston, RI $175,330 Narragansett, RI $175,363 Peace Dale, RI $175,296 Warren, RI $173,454 Warwick, RI $173,505 Westerly, RI $177,205

West Kingston, RI $175,430 West Warwick, RI $173,505 Wood River Junction, RI $176,987 Woonsocket, RI $173,337 North Smithfield, RI $173,454 Wyoming, RI $176,937 Providence, RI $173,505 Cranston, RI $173,505

North Providence, RI $173,505 East Providence, RI $173,505 Riverside, RI $173,505 Rumford, RI $173,505 Smithfield, RI $173,505 Johnston, RI $173,505

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

$158,935

Average $173,588/year

$189,837

$13,245

Average $14,466/month

$15,820

$3,056

Average $3,338/week

$3,651

$76

Average $83/hour

$91

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,837	$15,820	$3,651	$91
Average	$173,588	$14,466	$3,338	$83
25th Percentile	$158,935	$13,245	$3,056	$76

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