Assistant Resident Director Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Resident Director in the United States is $98,120 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,186
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,727 to $111,764
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,906
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View as table View as graph 25% $91,727 10% $85,906 90% $124,186 75% $111,764 $98,120 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Assistant Resident Director Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $111,764 $9,314 $2,149 $54
Average $98,120 $8,177 $1,887 $47
25th Percentile $91,727 $7,644 $1,764 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Resident Director Salaries

An Assistant Resident 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 Resident Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Resident 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): $77,753
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $86,420
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,564
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,910
  • Expert (over 8 years): $198,460
Levels Salary
Residenti... Level Assistant Resident Director$77,753
Residenti... Level Assistant Resident Director$86,420
Assistant... Level Assistant Resident Director$98,564
Area Resi... Level Assistant Resident Director$133,910
Vice Pres... Level Assistant Resident Director$198,460
$77,753 0 yr
$86,420 < 2 yrs
$98,564 2-4 yrs
$133,910 5-8 yrs
$198,460 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Resident 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 Resident Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $108,638.
  • California: $108,226.
  • Massachusetts: $106,784.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Resident 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:

  • San Jose: $123,759
  • San Francisco: $122,404
  • Oakland: $119,824

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Resident Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.39% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • ARM (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): ARM is a family of reduced instruction set computer instruction set architectures for computer processors, configured for various environments.
  • Vendor Relationships (Mentioned in 0.97% Job Postings): Vendor relations are supplier-buyer relationships supported by contracts and buyer-implemented management strategies
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.39%
ARM 1.83%
Vendor Relationships 0.97%
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 Resident Director's salary.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Auditing: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Resident Service: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Troubleshooting
$106,951
9%
Auditing
$104,988
7%
Resident Service
$104,007
6%
Communication Skills
$103,026
5%
Commitment
$103,026
5%
Coordination
$102,045
4%
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Assistant Resident Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Resident Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Resident Director positions in Financial Services or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Resident Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Resident Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$127,556$61.030%
Construction$117,744$57.020%

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

Understanding how an Assistant Resident 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Resident Director

Salaries for an Assistant Resident Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $121,229 in 2023 to around $116,401 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Resident Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Resident Director Over Time

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2023
$121,229
2024
$117,947
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2024 $117,947
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Assistant Resident Director

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

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Resident Director roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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