What are the main factors that influence an Academic Program Assistant's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Academic Program Assistant?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Academic Program Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Academic Program Assistant's salary?

An Academic Program Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $52,905 for beginners, reaching about $56,343 at mid-level, and approach $61,331 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Academic Program Assistant?

Academic Program Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academic Program Assistant roles are District of Columbia $58,880, California $58,657, Massachusetts $57,875. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Academic Program Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Academic Program Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Academic Program Manager: $140,222; Academic Program Administrator: $105,255; Academic Program Director: $77,515; Academic Program Officer: $76,438; Academic Program Advisor: $54,590.

Academic Program Assistant Salary in Alaska

How much does an Academic Program Assistant make in Alaska? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Program Assistant in Alaska is $57,566 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Academic Program Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,512
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,964 to $64,343
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,863

10% $46,863

50% (Median) $57,566

90% $70,512

Academic Program Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,343	$5,362	$1,237	$31
Average	$57,566	$4,797	$1,107	$28
25th Percentile	$51,964	$4,330	$999	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Academic Program Assistant Salaries

An Academic Program Assistant'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 Academic Program Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Program Assistant'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): $52,905
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,332
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,343
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,731
Expert (over 8 years): $61,331

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Academic Program Assistant	less than 1 year	$52,905
Early Career Level Academic Program Assistant	1-2 years	$53,332
Mid-Level Level Academic Program Assistant	2-4 years	$56,343
Senior-Level Level Academic Program Assistant	5-8 years	$59,731
Expert Level Academic Program Assistant	over 8 years	$61,331

How Do Academic Program Assistant 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 Academic Program Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,880.
California: $58,657.
Massachusetts: $57,875.

District of Columbia $58,880 California $58,657 Massachusetts $57,875 Washington $57,662 New Jersey $57,641 Alaska $57,566 Connecticut $56,833 New York $56,535

Hawaii $55,583 Rhode Island $55,136 Maryland $54,833 Minnesota $54,418 Colorado $54,259 Illinois $54,206 Oregon $54,003 Delaware $53,855

New Hampshire $53,761 Virginia $53,551 Pennsylvania $52,940 Nevada $52,631 North Dakota $52,530 Michigan $52,371 Wisconsin $52,312 Vermont $52,195

Texas $51,871 Maine $51,850 Arizona $51,818 Ohio $51,781 Georgia $51,291 Indiana $51,047 Wyoming $50,999 Utah $50,924

Iowa $50,892 Kansas $50,637 Louisiana $50,563 North Carolina $50,536 Missouri $50,526 Florida $50,318 Montana $50,206 Nebraska $50,100

Kentucky $50,042 South Carolina $49,829 Tennessee $49,696 Idaho $49,643 New Mexico $49,255 Oklahoma $49,169 Alabama $48,856 South Dakota $48,329

Arkansas $48,042 West Virginia $47,888 Mississippi $47,425

Top Paying Cities for Academic Program Assistant

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:

Anchorage: $58,141
Jber: $58,140
Indian: $57,858

Anchorage, AK $58,141

Jber, AK $58,140

Indian, AK $57,858

Kongiganak, AK $57,239

Adak, AK $57,142

Atka, AK $57,149

Chignik Lake, AK $57,135

Port Heiden, AK $57,116

Port Lions, AK $57,197

Akiachak, AK $57,228

Akiak, AK $57,252

Akutan, AK $57,203

Alakanuk, AK $57,186

Aleknagik, AK $57,149

Anchor Point, AK $57,172

Aniak, AK $57,003

Anvik, AK $57,152

Bethel, AK $57,239

Chefornak, AK $57,228

Chevak, AK $57,112

Chignik, AK $57,158

Chignik Lagoon, AK $57,143

Chitina, AK $56,985

Chugiak, AK $57,753

Clam Gulch, AK $57,067

Clarks Point, AK $57,158

Cold Bay, AK $57,106

Cooper Landing, AK $57,109

Copper Center, AK $57,051

Cordova, AK $57,087

Crooked Creek, AK $57,089

Dillingham, AK $57,049

Eagle River, AK $57,927

Eek, AK $57,283

Egegik, AK $57,101

Ekwok, AK $57,149

Emmonak, AK $57,171

False Pass, AK $57,196

Marshall, AK $57,235

Gakona, AK $57,052

Girdwood, AK $57,100

Glennallen, AK $57,049

Goodnews Bay, AK $57,094

Grayling, AK $57,180

Saint George Island, AK $57,112

Holy Cross, AK $57,147

Homer, AK $57,161

Hooper Bay, AK $57,247

Hope, AK $57,779

Iliamna, AK $57,149

Kalskag, AK $57,214

Karluk, AK $57,071

Kasigluk, AK $57,210

Kasilof, AK $57,189

Kenai, AK $57,150

King Cove, AK $57,194

King Salmon, AK $57,058

Kipnuk, AK $57,198

Kodiak, AK $57,126

Kotlik, AK $57,252

Kwethluk, AK $57,222

Kwigillingok, AK $57,175

Wasilla, AK $58,006

Larsen Bay, AK $57,112

Levelock, AK $57,135

Lower Kalskag, AK $57,253

Mc Grath, AK $57,000

Manokotak, AK $57,147

Mekoryuk, AK $57,193

Moose Pass, AK $57,039

Mountain Village, AK $57,188

Naknek, AK $57,145

Napakiak, AK $57,220

Nikiski, AK $56,933

New Stuyahok, AK $57,173

Toksook Bay, AK $57,186

Nikolski, AK $57,056

Ninilchik, AK $57,126

Nondalton, AK $57,000

Nunapitchuk, AK $57,225

Old Harbor, AK $57,170

Ouzinkie, AK $57,153

Palmer, AK $57,168

Pedro Bay, AK $57,037

Perryville, AK $57,154

Pilot Point, AK $57,083

Pilot Station, AK $57,269

Platinum, AK $57,097

Big Lake, AK $57,902

Port Alsworth, AK $57,155

Quinhagak, AK $57,255

Red Devil, AK $57,024

Russian Mission, AK $57,078

Saint Marys, AK $57,176

Saint Michael, AK $57,187

Saint Paul Island, AK $57,161

Sand Point, AK $57,128

Scammon Bay, AK $57,304

Seldovia, AK $57,134

Seward, AK $57,112

Shageluk, AK $57,161

Nunam Iqua, AK $57,121

Skwentna, AK $56,968

Sleetmute, AK $57,093

Soldotna, AK $57,216

South Naknek, AK $57,085

Stebbins, AK $57,181

Sterling, AK $57,198

Sutton, AK $57,089

Takotna, AK $57,119

Talkeetna, AK $57,106

Tatitlek, AK $57,168

Togiak, AK $57,097

Tuluksak, AK $57,242

Tuntutuliak, AK $57,255

Tununak, AK $57,150

Tyonek, AK $57,072

Trapper Creek, AK $57,063

Unalakleet, AK $57,068

Unalaska, AK $57,216

Valdez, AK $57,125

Willow, AK $57,083

Yakutat, AK $57,127

Nightmute, AK $57,127

Nikolai, AK $56,980

Dutch Harbor, AK $57,319

Whittier, AK $57,139

Houston, AK $57,766

Fairbanks, AK $57,197

Eielson Afb, AK $58,460

Fort Wainwright, AK $58,460

Clear, AK $57,072

North Pole, AK $58,460

Salcha, AK $58,460

Two Rivers, AK $58,460

Allakaket, AK $57,135

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK $57,223

Arctic Village, AK $57,119

Barrow, AK $57,258

Beaver, AK $57,027

Ester, AK $58,460

Bettles Field, AK $57,029

Buckland, AK $57,298

Cantwell, AK $57,013

Central, AK $56,968

Fort Greely, AK $57,062

Chicken, AK $57,001

Circle, AK $57,088

Prudhoe Bay, AK $57,138

Deering, AK $57,199

Delta Junction, AK $57,089

Eagle, AK $56,970

Elim, AK $57,030

Fort Yukon, AK $57,005

Galena, AK $57,191

Gambell, AK $57,214

Healy, AK $57,056

Anderson, AK $57,147

Hughes, AK $57,192

Huslia, AK $57,180

Kaktovik, AK $57,207

Kaltag, AK $57,152

Kiana, AK $57,271

Kivalina, AK $57,259

Kobuk, AK $57,168

Kotzebue, AK $57,087

Koyuk, AK $57,214

Koyukuk, AK $57,177

Denali National Park, AK $57,098

Manley Hot Springs, AK $57,025

Lake Minchumina, AK $57,009

Minto, AK $57,209

Point Lay, AK $57,169

Nenana, AK $57,039

Noatak, AK $57,199

Nome, AK $57,119

Noorvik, AK $57,292

Northway, AK $57,044

Nulato, AK $57,193

Point Hope, AK $57,124

Rampart, AK $57,158

Ruby, AK $56,973

Savoonga, AK $57,239

Selawik, AK $57,220

Shaktoolik, AK $57,250

Shishmaref, AK $57,035

Shungnak, AK $57,197

Stevens Village, AK $57,128

Tanacross, AK $57,111

Tanana, AK $57,193

Teller, AK $57,244

Tok, AK $57,111

Venetie, AK $57,019

Wainwright, AK $57,214

Wales, AK $57,220

White Mountain, AK $57,259

Brevig Mission, AK $57,246

Ambler, AK $57,190

Chalkyitsik, AK $57,149

Nuiqsut, AK $57,213

Atqasuk, AK $57,151

Juneau, AK $58,619

Angoon, AK $57,067

Auke Bay, AK $58,619

Douglas, AK $58,619

Elfin Cove, AK $57,034

Gustavus, AK $57,145

Haines, AK $57,082

Hoonah, AK $57,955

Kake, AK $57,114

Pelican, AK $57,092

Petersburg, AK $57,097

Sitka, AK $57,128

Port Alexander, AK $57,185

Skagway, AK $57,125

Tenakee Springs, AK $57,023

Ketchikan, AK $57,151

Meyers Chuck, AK $57,075

Coffman Cove, AK $57,130

Thorne Bay, AK $57,162

Craig, AK $57,083

Hydaburg, AK $57,129

Hyder, AK $57,133

Klawock, AK $57,172

Metlakatla, AK $57,166

Point Baker, AK $57,163

Ward Cove, AK $57,151

Wrangell, AK $57,088

Academic Program Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Academic Program Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Academic Program Assistant positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Academic Program Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Academic Program Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$71,958	$35.0	25%
Internet	$69,080	$33.0	20%
Software & Networking	$69,080	$33.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$66,201	$32.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$63,323	$30.0	10%

Academic Program Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Program Assistant'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.

$51,964

Average $57,566/year

$64,343

$4,330

Average $4,797/month

$5,362

$999

Average $1,107/week

$1,237

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,343	$5,362	$1,237	$31
Average	$57,566	$4,797	$1,107	$28
25th Percentile	$51,964	$4,330	$999	$25

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