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

An Executive Director's salary grows with experience: an Outpatient Services Supervisor (0-3 years)earns $65,837, an Outpatient Services Manager (3-5 years)earns $94,641, an Executive Director (5+ years)earns $152,240,

What are the highest paying states for an Executive Director?

Executive Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive Director roles are District of Columbia $161,705, California $161,092, Massachusetts $158,945. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Executive Director roles make?

Salaries for Executive Director level roles vary by specialization: Executive Director of Operations: $311,637; Executive Director of Treasury: $260,123; Executive Director of Facilities: $237,790; Director, Account Executive: $207,307; Executive Marketing Director: $194,801.

Executive Director Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Executive Director make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Director in Rhode Island is $151,424 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $185,207
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $139,655 to $169,107
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $128,940

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Executive Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,107	$14,092	$3,252	$81
Average	$151,424	$12,619	$2,912	$73
25th Percentile	$139,655	$11,638	$2,686	$67

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Key Factors That Influence Executive Director Salaries

An Executive 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 Do Executive 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 Executive Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $161,705.
California: $161,092.
Massachusetts: $158,945.

District of Columbia $161,705 California $161,092 Massachusetts $158,945 Washington $158,361 New Jersey $158,303 Alaska $158,098 Connecticut $156,083 New York $155,265

Hawaii $152,650 Rhode Island $151,424 Maryland $150,591 Minnesota $149,452 Colorado $149,014 Illinois $148,868 Oregon $148,313 Delaware $147,904

New Hampshire $147,647 Virginia $147,071 Pennsylvania $145,392 Nevada $144,545 North Dakota $144,267 Michigan $143,829 Wisconsin $143,668 Vermont $143,347

Texas $142,456 Maine $142,398 Arizona $142,310 Ohio $142,208 Georgia $140,864 Indiana $140,192 Wyoming $140,061 Utah $139,857

Iowa $139,769 Kansas $139,068 Louisiana $138,863 North Carolina $138,790 Missouri $138,761 Florida $138,192 Montana $137,885 Nebraska $137,593

Kentucky $137,432 South Carolina $136,848 Tennessee $136,483 Idaho $136,337 New Mexico $135,271 Oklahoma $135,037 Alabama $134,175 South Dakota $132,729

Arkansas $131,941 West Virginia $131,517 Mississippi $130,246

Top Paying Cities for Executive 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: $153,906
Albion: $151,351
Ashaway: $154,491

Adamsville, RI $153,906 Albion, RI $151,351 Ashaway, RI $154,491 Barrington, RI $151,351 Block Island, RI $153,687 Bradford, RI $154,388 Bristol, RI $151,205 Carolina, RI $153,132

Charlestown, RI $153,293 Chepachet, RI $151,058 Clayville, RI $151,205 Coventry, RI $151,058 West Greenwich, RI $150,956 East Greenwich, RI $151,161 Exeter, RI $154,388 Fiskeville, RI $151,351

Forestdale, RI $151,205 Foster, RI $150,956 Glendale, RI $150,956 Greene, RI $152,650 Greenville, RI $151,351 Harmony, RI $151,307 Harrisville, RI $151,058 Hope, RI $151,351

Hope Valley, RI $154,491 Hopkinton, RI $154,534 Jamestown, RI $152,986 Kenyon, RI $154,345 Little Compton, RI $153,848 Manville, RI $151,351 Mapleville, RI $150,956 Newport, RI $153,016

Middletown, RI $153,658 North Kingstown, RI $150,912 North Scituate, RI $151,307 Oakland, RI $151,102 Pascoag, RI $151,015 Pawtucket, RI $151,351 Central Falls, RI $151,351 Cumberland, RI $151,351

Lincoln, RI $151,351 Portsmouth, RI $152,402 Prudence Island, RI $151,058 Rockville, RI $154,534 Saunderstown, RI $153,074 Shannock, RI $154,301 Slatersville, RI $151,205 Slocum, RI $153,074

Tiverton, RI $153,950 Wakefield, RI $152,913 Kingston, RI $152,943 Narragansett, RI $152,972 Peace Dale, RI $152,913 Warren, RI $151,307 Warwick, RI $151,351 Westerly, RI $154,578

West Kingston, RI $153,030 West Warwick, RI $151,351 Wood River Junction, RI $154,388 Woonsocket, RI $151,205 North Smithfield, RI $151,307 Wyoming, RI $154,345 Providence, RI $151,351 Cranston, RI $151,351

North Providence, RI $151,351 East Providence, RI $151,351 Riverside, RI $151,351 Rumford, RI $151,351 Smithfield, RI $151,351 Johnston, RI $151,351

Executive Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive 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 April 01, 2026

$139,655

Average $151,424/year

$169,107

$11,638

Average $12,619/month

$14,092

$2,686

Average $2,912/week

$3,252

$67

Average $73/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,107	$14,092	$3,252	$81
Average	$151,424	$12,619	$2,912	$73
25th Percentile	$139,655	$11,638	$2,686	$67

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