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

An Assistant Band Director's salary grows with experience: an Instructor - Music (0-0 years)earns $59,288, an Assistant Band Director (0-0 years)earns $68,778, an Assoc. Professor - Music (0-0 years)earns $79,172, a Professor - Music (0-0 years)earns $103,110,

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

Assistant Band Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Band Director roles are District of Columbia $75,945, California $75,656, Massachusetts $74,648. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Assistant Band Director level roles vary by specialization: Band Director: $118,799; Band Musician: $108,216; Assistant Athletics Director: $87,289; Band Saw Operator: $73,569; Band Manager: $72,850.

Assistant Band Director Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant Band Director make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Band Director in Delaware is $69,463 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,246
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,485 to $78,771
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,400

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Assistant Band Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,771	$6,564	$1,515	$38
Average	$69,463	$5,789	$1,336	$33
25th Percentile	$59,485	$4,957	$1,144	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Band Director Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $75,945.
California: $75,656.
Massachusetts: $74,648.

District of Columbia $75,945 California $75,656 Massachusetts $74,648 Washington $74,374 New Jersey $74,346 Alaska $74,250 Connecticut $73,304 New York $72,920

Hawaii $71,692 Rhode Island $71,116 Maryland $70,725 Minnesota $70,190 Colorado $69,984 Illinois $69,915 Oregon $69,655 Delaware $69,463

New Hampshire $69,342 Virginia $69,072 Pennsylvania $68,283 Nevada $67,885 North Dakota $67,755 Michigan $67,549 Wisconsin $67,473 Vermont $67,323

Texas $66,904 Maine $66,877 Arizona $66,836 Ohio $66,788 Georgia $66,157 Indiana $65,841 Wyoming $65,779 Utah $65,683

Iowa $65,642 Kansas $65,313 Louisiana $65,217 North Carolina $65,183 Missouri $65,169 Florida $64,901 Montana $64,757 Nebraska $64,620

Kentucky $64,545 South Carolina $64,270 Tennessee $64,099 Idaho $64,030 New Mexico $63,529 Oklahoma $63,420 Alabama $63,015 South Dakota $62,336

Arkansas $61,966 West Virginia $61,767 Mississippi $61,170

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Band 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: $69,150
Little Creek: $69,656
Magnolia: $69,556

Lincoln, DE $69,150 Little Creek, DE $69,656 Magnolia, DE $69,556 Milford, DE $69,325 Marydel, DE $69,439 Millsboro, DE $68,860 Millville, DE $68,966 Milton, DE $69,085

Nassau, DE $69,135 Ocean View, DE $68,954 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,087 Seaford, DE $69,126 Selbyville, DE $68,840 Smyrna, DE $69,704 Viola, DE $69,383 Woodside, DE $69,570

Bear, DE $69,409 Newark, DE $69,383 Claymont, DE $69,525 Delaware City, DE $69,452 Hockessin, DE $69,377 Kirkwood, DE $69,439 Middletown, DE $69,466 Montchanin, DE $69,393

New Castle, DE $69,403 Odessa, DE $69,500 Port Penn, DE $69,547 Rockland, DE $69,400 Saint Georges, DE $69,444 Townsend, DE $69,551 Winterthur, DE $69,408 Lewes, DE $69,112

Wilmington, DE $69,380 Dover, DE $69,656 Dover Afb, DE $69,289 Bethany Beach, DE $68,882 Bethel, DE $68,953 Bridgeville, DE $69,116 Camden Wyoming, DE $69,460 Cheswold, DE $69,633

Clayton, DE $69,635 Dagsboro, DE $68,834 Delmar, DE $68,723 Ellendale, DE $68,932 Felton, DE $69,320 Fenwick Island, DE $68,849 Frankford, DE $68,729 Frederica, DE $69,389

Georgetown, DE $68,808 Greenwood, DE $69,127 Harbeson, DE $68,881 Harrington, DE $69,232 Hartly, DE $69,448 Houston, DE $69,133 Kenton, DE $69,639 Laurel, DE $68,766

Yorklyn, DE $69,397

Assistant Band Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Band Director roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 0% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 0% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Band Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Band Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

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Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg

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

Understanding how an Assistant Band 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

$59,485

Average $69,463/year

$78,771

$4,957

Average $5,789/month

$6,564

$1,144

Average $1,336/week

$1,515

$29

Average $33/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,771	$6,564	$1,515	$38
Average	$69,463	$5,789	$1,336	$33
25th Percentile	$59,485	$4,957	$1,144	$29

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