Assistant Technical Director Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Technical Director in the United States is $168,223 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $81.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $200,487
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $158,704 to $185,111
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $150,037
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Assistant Technical Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $185,111 $15,426 $3,560 $89
Average $168,223 $14,019 $3,235 $81
25th Percentile $158,704 $13,225 $3,052 $76
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Technical Director Salaries

An Assistant Technical 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 Technical Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Technical 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): $90,139
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $111,472
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $145,877
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $166,981
  • Expert (over 8 years): $217,514
Levels Salary
Technical... Level Assistant Technical Director$90,139
Technical... Level Assistant Technical Director$111,472
Technical... Level Assistant Technical Director$145,877
Assistant... Level Assistant Technical Director$166,981
VP of Tec... Level Assistant Technical Director$217,514
$90,139 0 yr
$111,472 < 2 yrs
$145,877 2-4 yrs
$166,981 5-8 yrs
$217,514 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Technical 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 Technical Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $186,257.
  • California: $185,550.
  • Massachusetts: $183,077.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Technical 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: $212,180
  • San Francisco: $210,094
  • Oakland: $205,434

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.58% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.64% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Computer Systems (Mentioned in 0.99% Job Postings): A computer system is a set of integrated devices that input, output, process, and store data and information. Computer systems are currently built around at least one digital processing device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.58%
Computer Science 2.64%
Computer Systems 0.99%
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 Technical Director's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • UI: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Career Development: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$183,363
9%
UI
$183,363
9%
Career Development
$183,363
9%
Innovation
$179,999
7%
Change Management
$179,999
7%
Service Delivery
$179,999
7%
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Assistant Technical Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Technical 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

Salary Trends for Assistant Technical Director

Salaries for an Assistant Technical Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $154,723 in 2023 to around $151,746 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Technical Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Technical Director Over Time

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