What are the main factors that influence an Associate Dean's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Associate Dean's salary?

An Associate Dean's salary grows with experience: starting around $121,811 for beginners, reaching about $125,272 at mid-level, and approach $131,516 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Dean?

Associate Dean salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Dean roles are District of Columbia $141,120, California $140,585, Massachusetts $138,711. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Dean roles make?

Salaries for Associate Dean level roles vary by specialization: Associate Dean of Engineering: $173,463; Associate Dean of Business: $160,946; Associate Dean of Sciences: $133,845; Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences: $132,999; Associate Dean of Graduate Programs: $124,710.

Associate Dean Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Dean make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Dean in Delaware is $129,076 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,923
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,227 to $137,371
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,888

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Associate Dean Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,371	$11,448	$2,642	$66
Average	$129,076	$10,756	$2,482	$62
25th Percentile	$112,227	$9,352	$2,158	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Dean Salaries

An Associate Dean'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 Associate Dean Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Dean'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): $121,811
Early Career (1-2 years): $122,610
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,272
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,930
Expert (over 8 years): $131,516

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Associate Dean	$121,811
Intermediate Level Associate Dean	$122,610
Senior Level Associate Dean	$125,272
Specialist Level Associate Dean	$129,930
Expert Level Associate Dean	$131,516

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How Do Associate Dean 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 Associate Deans. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $141,120.
California: $140,585.
Massachusetts: $138,711.

District of Columbia $141,120 California $140,585 Massachusetts $138,711 Washington $138,202 New Jersey $138,151 Alaska $137,972 Connecticut $136,213 New York $135,500

Hawaii $133,218 Rhode Island $132,147 Maryland $131,421 Minnesota $130,427 Colorado $130,044 Illinois $129,917 Oregon $129,433 Delaware $129,076

New Hampshire $128,851 Virginia $128,349 Pennsylvania $126,883 Nevada $126,144 North Dakota $125,902 Michigan $125,520 Wisconsin $125,379 Vermont $125,099

Texas $124,322 Maine $124,271 Arizona $124,194 Ohio $124,105 Georgia $122,932 Indiana $122,346 Wyoming $122,231 Utah $122,053

Iowa $121,976 Kansas $121,365 Louisiana $121,186 North Carolina $121,122 Missouri $121,097 Florida $120,600 Montana $120,332 Nebraska $120,077

Kentucky $119,937 South Carolina $119,427 Tennessee $119,109 Idaho $118,981 New Mexico $118,051 Oklahoma $117,847 Alabama $117,095 South Dakota $115,833

Arkansas $115,145 West Virginia $114,775 Mississippi $113,666

Top Paying Cities for Associate Deans

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: $133,588
Little Creek: $132,351
Magnolia: $132,899

Lincoln, DE $133,588 Little Creek, DE $132,351 Magnolia, DE $132,899 Milford, DE $133,588 Marydel, DE $131,854 Millsboro, DE $133,588 Millville, DE $134,480 Milton, DE $133,588

Nassau, DE $133,588 Ocean View, DE $134,480 Rehoboth Beach, DE $134,480 Seaford, DE $132,186 Selbyville, DE $134,480 Smyrna, DE $131,701 Viola, DE $132,899 Woodside, DE $132,517

Bear, DE $130,733 Newark, DE $130,784 Claymont, DE $130,886 Delaware City, DE $130,784 Hockessin, DE $130,886 Kirkwood, DE $130,784 Middletown, DE $131,434 Montchanin, DE $130,886

New Castle, DE $130,886 Odessa, DE $131,612 Port Penn, DE $130,427 Rockland, DE $130,886 Saint Georges, DE $130,784 Townsend, DE $131,421 Winterthur, DE $130,886 Lewes, DE $133,588

Wilmington, DE $130,886 Dover, DE $132,288 Dover Afb, DE $132,594 Bethany Beach, DE $134,480 Bethel, DE $132,186 Bridgeville, DE $133,588 Camden Wyoming, DE $132,428 Cheswold, DE $131,982

Clayton, DE $131,650 Dagsboro, DE $134,480 Delmar, DE $132,186 Ellendale, DE $133,588 Felton, DE $133,588 Fenwick Island, DE $134,480 Frankford, DE $134,480 Frederica, DE $133,588

Georgetown, DE $133,588 Greenwood, DE $133,588 Harbeson, DE $133,588 Harrington, DE $133,588 Hartly, DE $131,587 Houston, DE $133,588 Kenton, DE $131,650 Laurel, DE $132,186

Yorklyn, DE $130,886

Associate Dean Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Dean'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

$112,227

Average $129,076/year

$137,371

$9,352

Average $10,756/month

$11,448

$2,158

Average $2,482/week

$2,642

$54

Average $62/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,371	$11,448	$2,642	$66
Average	$129,076	$10,756	$2,482	$62
25th Percentile	$112,227	$9,352	$2,158	$54

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