Middle School Assistant Principal Salary in the United States

How much does a Middle School Assistant Principal make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Middle School Assistant Principal in the United States is $98,719 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Middle School Assistant Principal's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,108
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,737 to $112,532
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,739
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Middle School Assistant Principal Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $112,532 $9,378 $2,164 $54
Average $98,719 $8,227 $1,898 $47
25th Percentile $87,737 $7,311 $1,687 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Middle School Assistant Principal Salaries

A Middle School Assistant Principal'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Middle School Assistant Principal 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 Middle School Assistant Principals. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $109,301.
  • California: $108,887.
  • Massachusetts: $107,435.

Top Paying Cities for Middle School Assistant Principals

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: $124,514
  • San Francisco: $123,150
  • Oakland: $120,555

What Skills Can Increase a Middle School Assistant Principal's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 16.15% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • API (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.
  • Curriculum Development (Mentioned in 0.86% Job Postings): Curriculum development is the multi-step process of creating and improving a course taught at a school or university.
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Leadership 16.15%
API 1.51%
Curriculum Development 0.86%
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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 a Middle School Assistant Principal's salary.
  • Supply Ordering: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Salesforce CRM: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Hosting: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Supply Ordering
 $110,565
12%
Salesforce CRM
 $109,578
11%
Hosting
 $107,603
9%
CRM
 $106,616
8%
Project Management
 $105,629
7%
Action Oriented
 $105,629
7%
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Middle School Assistant Principal Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Middle School Assistant Principal 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 5% above the average. Conversely, Middle School Assistant Principal positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Middle School Assistant Principal as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Middle School Assistant Principal

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$103,654$50.05%

How Education impacts a Middle School Assistant Principal's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Middle School Assistant Principals enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Middle School Assistant Principal with a Bachelor's Degree is between $93,126 and $100,672).

Middle School Assistant Principal Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Middle School Assistant Principal
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 3.0%
Associates 1.7%
Bachelors 14.4%
Masters 68.1%
Doctorate 12.4%
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Middle School Assistant Principal Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Middle School Assistant Principal'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.

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$87,737
Average $98,719/year
$112,532
$7,311
Average $8,227/month
$9,378
$1,687
Average $1,898/week
$2,164
$42
Average $47/hour
$54
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $112,532 $9,378 $2,164 $54
Average $98,719 $8,227 $1,898 $47
25th Percentile $87,737 $7,311 $1,687 $42

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Salary Trends for Middle School Assistant Principal

Salaries for a Middle School Assistant Principal can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,656 in 2023 to around $73,515 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Middle School Assistant Principal salary trends, .

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