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 $50,373 for beginners, reaching about $53,647 at mid-level, and approach $58,397 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 $58,858, California $58,635, Massachusetts $57,853. 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: $140,203; Academic Program Administrator: $105,284; Academic Program Director: $77,489; Academic Program Officer: $76,422; Academic Program Advisor: $54,588.

Academic Program Assistant Salary in Maryland

How much does an Academic Program Assistant make in Maryland? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Program Assistant in Maryland is $54,812 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,139
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,478 to $61,265
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,621

10% $44,621

50% (Median) $54,812

90% $67,139

Academic Program Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,265	$5,105	$1,178	$29
Average	$54,812	$4,568	$1,054	$26
25th Percentile	$49,478	$4,123	$951	$24

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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): $50,373
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,781
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,647
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,874
Expert (over 8 years): $58,397

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Academic Program Assistant	less than 1 year	$50,373
Early Career Level Academic Program Assistant	1-2 years	$50,781
Mid-Level Level Academic Program Assistant	2-4 years	$53,647
Senior-Level Level Academic Program Assistant	5-8 years	$56,874
Expert Level Academic Program Assistant	over 8 years	$58,397

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: $58,858.
California: $58,635.
Massachusetts: $57,853.

District of Columbia $58,858 California $58,635 Massachusetts $57,853 Washington $57,641 New Jersey $57,619 Alaska $57,545 Connecticut $56,811 New York $56,514

Hawaii $55,562 Rhode Island $55,115 Maryland $54,812 Minnesota $54,398 Colorado $54,238 Illinois $54,185 Oregon $53,983 Delaware $53,834

New Hampshire $53,741 Virginia $53,531 Pennsylvania $52,920 Nevada $52,612 North Dakota $52,511 Michigan $52,351 Wisconsin $52,293 Vermont $52,176

Texas $51,851 Maine $51,830 Arizona $51,798 Ohio $51,761 Georgia $51,272 Indiana $51,028 Wyoming $50,980 Utah $50,905

Iowa $50,873 Kansas $50,618 Louisiana $50,544 North Carolina $50,517 Missouri $50,507 Florida $50,299 Montana $50,188 Nebraska $50,081

Kentucky $50,023 South Carolina $49,810 Tennessee $49,677 Idaho $49,624 New Mexico $49,236 Oklahoma $49,151 Alabama $48,837 South Dakota $48,311

Arkansas $48,024 West Virginia $47,870 Mississippi $47,407

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:

Owings: $56,438
Riverdale: $58,457
College Park: $58,390

Owings, MD $56,438

Riverdale, MD $58,457

College Park, MD $58,390

Fort Washington, MD $58,352

Oxon Hill, MD $58,520

Suitland, MD $58,502

District Heights, MD $58,472

Temple Hills, MD $58,503

Deale, MD $56,177

Dunkirk, MD $56,771

Fort George G Meade, MD $55,468

Friendship, MD $56,355

Fulton, MD $56,206

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $58,304

Savage, MD $55,551

Shady Side, MD $55,733

Galesville, MD $55,979

Greenbelt, MD $58,188

Glenn Dale, MD $57,545

Upper Marlboro, MD $57,601

Harwood, MD $56,194

Highland, MD $56,155

West River, MD $56,205

Tracys Landing, MD $56,245

Hyattsville, MD $58,504

Jessup, MD $55,278

Bethesda, MD $58,521

Glen Echo, MD $58,511

Chevy Chase, MD $58,515

Cabin John, MD $58,499

Olney, MD $57,181

Brookeville, MD $56,114

Poolesville, MD $56,608

Barnesville, MD $55,820

Beallsville, MD $55,922

Boyds, MD $56,350

Dickerson, MD $55,858

Rockville, MD $57,854

Potomac, MD $58,021

Derwood, MD $57,241

Sandy Spring, MD $56,907

Ashton, MD $56,781

Brinklow, MD $56,360

Burtonsville, MD $57,020

Montgomery Village, MD $56,553

Kensington, MD $58,466

Garrett Park, MD $58,397

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $57,938

Silver Spring, MD $58,432

Takoma Park, MD $58,509

Aberdeen, MD $53,592

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $53,581

Abingdon, MD $53,995

Gunpowder, MD $54,321

Arnold, MD $54,954

Baldwin, MD $54,219

Bel Air, MD $53,768

Belcamp, MD $53,847

Benson, MD $53,522

Boring, MD $53,640

Brooklandville, MD $54,747

Butler, MD $54,144

Chase, MD $54,572

Churchville, MD $53,367

Clarksville, MD $55,559

Cockeysville, MD $54,248

Hunt Valley, MD $54,475

Crownsville, MD $55,325

Darlington, MD $52,894

Davidsonville, MD $56,132

Dayton, MD $55,524

Edgewater, MD $55,618

Edgewood, MD $54,160

Ellicott City, MD $54,855

Columbia, MD $55,266

Fallston, MD $54,018

Finksburg, MD $54,037

Forest Hill, MD $53,475

Fork, MD $54,403

Fort Howard, MD $54,746

Freeland, MD $52,401

Gambrills, MD $55,534

Gibson Island, MD $54,776

Glen Arm, MD $54,603

Glen Burnie, MD $54,841

Glyndon, MD $54,316

Hampstead, MD $53,068

Elkridge, MD $54,901

Hanover, MD $54,933

Harmans, MD $54,930

Havre De Grace, MD $53,244

Hydes, MD $54,407

Jarrettsville, MD $53,298

Joppa, MD $54,297

Kingsville, MD $54,418

Lineboro, MD $52,268

Linthicum Heights, MD $54,850

Long Green, MD $54,514

Spencerville, MD $56,935

Clarksburg, MD $55,690

Damascus, MD $55,210

Germantown, MD $56,860

Annapolis, MD $55,379

Cumberland, MD $50,307

Accident, MD $50,223

Barton, MD $50,459

Bittinger, MD $50,364

Bloomington, MD $50,543

Corriganville, MD $49,987

Eckhart Mines, MD $50,264

Ellerslie, MD $50,050

Flintstone, MD $50,319

Friendsville, MD $50,208

Frostburg, MD $50,195

Grantsville, MD $50,197

Kitzmiller, MD $50,200

Lonaconing, MD $50,368

Luke, MD $50,547

Mc Henry, MD $50,227

Midland, MD $50,536

Midlothian, MD $50,201

Mount Savage, MD $49,972

Oakland, MD $50,082

Oldtown, MD $50,387

Pinto, MD $50,481

Rawlings, MD $50,496

Spring Gap, MD $50,449

Swanton, MD $50,326

Westernport, MD $50,545

Easton, MD $54,281

Barclay, MD $53,827

Bethlehem, MD $53,897

Betterton, MD $53,867

Bozman, MD $54,743

Cambridge, MD $53,899

Centreville, MD $54,337

Chester, MD $54,757

Chestertown, MD $54,119

Church Creek, MD $53,814

Church Hill, MD $54,046

Claiborne, MD $54,842

Cordova, MD $54,097

Crapo, MD $53,340

Crocheron, MD $52,955

Crumpton, MD $53,766

Denton, MD $53,815

East New Market, MD $53,684

Federalsburg, MD $53,674

Fishing Creek, MD $53,538

Galena, MD $53,621

Goldsboro, MD $53,711

Grasonville, MD $54,652

Greensboro, MD $53,721

Henderson, MD $53,771

Hillsboro, MD $54,136

Hurlock, MD $53,697

Ingleside, MD $53,870

Kennedyville, MD $53,716

Mcdaniel, MD $54,820

Madison, MD $54,233

Marydel, MD $53,623

Massey, MD $53,633

Millington, MD $53,709

Neavitt, MD $54,812

Newcomb, MD $54,434

Oxford, MD $54,165

Preston, MD $53,877

Price, MD $54,083

Queen Anne, MD $54,225

Queenstown, MD $54,533

Rhodesdale, MD $53,375

Ridgely, MD $53,933

Rock Hall, MD $54,449

Royal Oak, MD $54,333

Saint Michaels, MD $54,701

Secretary, MD $53,889

Sherwood, MD $55,146

Deal Island, MD $52,549

Eden, MD $52,653

Ewell, MD $52,386

Fruitland, MD $52,834

Girdletree, MD $52,266

Hebron, MD $52,784

Linkwood, MD $53,529

Manokin, MD $52,480

Mardela Springs, MD $52,974

Marion Station, MD $52,295

Nanticoke, MD $52,761

Newark, MD $52,541

Ocean City, MD $52,795

Parsonsburg, MD $52,689

Pittsville, MD $52,690

Pocomoke City, MD $52,363

Powellville, MD $52,664

Princess Anne, MD $52,615

Quantico, MD $52,681

Rehobeth, MD $52,280

Sharptown, MD $53,265

Showell, MD $52,689

Snow Hill, MD $52,503

Stockton, MD $52,189

Tyaskin, MD $52,630

Tylerton, MD $52,448

Upper Fairmount, MD $52,608

Vienna, MD $53,087

Westover, MD $52,479

Whaleyville, MD $52,662

Willards, MD $52,682

Delmar, MD $52,822

North East, MD $53,293

Perry Point, MD $53,216

Perryville, MD $53,196

Port Deposit, MD $53,065

Rising Sun, MD $52,891

Warwick, MD $53,609

Cecilton, MD $53,572

Charlestown, MD $53,286

Chesapeake City, MD $53,571

Childs, MD $53,499

Stevensville, MD $54,896

Colora, MD $52,843

Conowingo, MD $52,754

Earleville, MD $53,521

Elk Mills, MD $53,517

Elkton, MD $53,479

Georgetown, MD $53,561

Lutherville Timonium, MD $54,702

Abell, MD $54,158

Accokeek, MD $57,873

Aquasco, MD $56,441

Avenue, MD $54,244

Barstow, MD $55,767

Bel Alton, MD $56,043

Benedict, MD $56,005

Brandywine, MD $57,325

Broomes Island, MD $55,134

Bryans Road, MD $57,760

Bryantown, MD $56,716

Bushwood, MD $54,284

California, MD $54,237

Callaway, MD $53,859

Chaptico, MD $54,799

Charlotte Hall, MD $55,626

Cheltenham, MD $57,861

Clements, MD $54,800

Cobb Island, MD $54,308

Coltons Point, MD $54,053

Compton, MD $54,347

Dameron, MD $53,172

Dowell, MD $54,406

Drayden, MD $53,300

Faulkner, MD $55,744

Great Mills, MD $53,946

Helen, MD $55,312

Hollywood, MD $54,558

Hughesville, MD $56,337

Huntingtown, MD $56,106

Indian Head, MD $56,455

Ironsides, MD $56,228

Issue, MD $54,601

La Plata, MD $56,615

Leonardtown, MD $54,147

Lexington Park, MD $53,781

Loveville, MD $54,715

Lusby, MD $54,508

Marbury, MD $56,908

Mechanicsville, MD $55,300

Morganza, MD $54,977

Mount Victoria, MD $54,345

Nanjemoy, MD $55,566

Newburg, MD $55,009

Park Hall, MD $53,623

Patuxent River, MD $53,906

Piney Point, MD $53,383

Pomfret, MD $57,230

Port Republic, MD $55,434

Port Tobacco, MD $56,406

Prince Frederick, MD $55,771

Ridge, MD $52,937

Rock Point, MD $54,989

Saint Inigoes, MD $53,107

Saint Leonard, MD $55,166

Saint Marys City, MD $53,612

Scotland, MD $52,586

Solomons, MD $54,357

Sunderland, MD $56,217

Tall Timbers, MD $53,451

Valley Lee, MD $53,472

Welcome, MD $56,055

White Plains, MD $57,236

Southern Md Facility, MD $57,934

Annapolis Junction, MD $55,404

Lanham, MD $58,154

Beltsville, MD $58,071

Laurel, MD $56,805

Bladensburg, MD $58,495

Lothian, MD $56,773

Mount Rainier, MD $58,522

North Beach, MD $55,984

Bowie, MD $56,796

Brentwood, MD $58,519

Capitol Heights, MD $58,493

Chesapeake Beach, MD $55,955

Churchton, MD $55,969

Clinton, MD $58,164

Still Pond, MD $53,870

Sudlersville, MD $53,769

Taylors Island, MD $54,247

Templeville, MD $53,626

Tilghman, MD $55,022

Toddville, MD $53,077

Trappe, MD $53,932

Wingate, MD $53,285

Wittman, MD $54,841

Woolford, MD $54,024

Worton, MD $54,055

Wye Mills, MD $54,439

Frederick, MD $53,822

Adamstown, MD $54,941

Big Pool, MD $51,035

Boonsboro, MD $52,853

Braddock Heights, MD $53,795

Brownsville, MD $53,638

Brunswick, MD $54,134

Buckeystown, MD $54,532

Burkittsville, MD $53,724

Cascade, MD $52,372

Cavetown, MD $52,305

Chewsville, MD $52,386

Clear Spring, MD $51,686

Cooksville, MD $54,832

Emmitsburg, MD $52,546

Fairplay, MD $52,513

Funkstown, MD $52,508

Glenelg, MD $55,413

Glenwood, MD $55,141

Hagerstown, MD $52,242

Hancock, MD $50,784

Ijamsville, MD $54,806

Jefferson, MD $54,187

Keedysville, MD $53,020

Keymar, MD $52,994

Knoxville, MD $53,849

Ladiesburg, MD $53,185

Libertytown, MD $53,674

Lisbon, MD $54,839

Little Orleans, MD $50,502

Maugansville, MD $52,052

Middletown, MD $53,597

Monrovia, MD $54,686

Mount Airy, MD $54,358

Myersville, MD $52,901

New Market, MD $54,138

New Midway, MD $53,183

New Windsor, MD $53,664

Point Of Rocks, MD $54,837

Rocky Ridge, MD $52,830

Rohrersville, MD $53,382

Sabillasville, MD $52,443

Saint James, MD $52,521

Sharpsburg, MD $52,942

Smithsburg, MD $52,353

Sykesville, MD $54,498

Taneytown, MD $52,672

Thurmont, MD $52,889

Tuscarora, MD $55,046

Union Bridge, MD $53,446

Unionville, MD $53,705

Walkersville, MD $53,515

West Friendship, MD $54,952

Williamsport, MD $52,299

Woodbine, MD $54,833

Woodsboro, MD $53,260

Salisbury, MD $52,823

Allen, MD $52,750

Berlin, MD $52,695

Bishopville, MD $52,707

Bivalve, MD $52,900

Manchester, MD $52,429

Marriottsville, MD $54,716

Maryland Line, MD $52,268

Mayo, MD $55,496

Millersville, MD $55,043

Monkton, MD $53,748

Odenton, MD $55,600

Crofton, MD $55,918

Owings Mills, MD $54,607

Parkton, MD $52,924

Pasadena, MD $54,791

Perry Hall, MD $54,643

Perryman, MD $53,732

Phoenix, MD $54,355

Pylesville, MD $52,608

Randallstown, MD $54,692

Reisterstown, MD $54,478

Riderwood, MD $54,807

Riva, MD $55,708

Severn, MD $55,035

Severna Park, MD $54,960

Simpsonville, MD $55,496

Sparks Glencoe, MD $53,915

Crisfield, MD $52,424

Stevenson, MD $54,727

Dhs, MD $57,887

Waldorf, MD $57,203

Street, MD $52,848

Upperco, MD $53,596

Upper Falls, MD $54,472

Westminster, MD $53,598

Whiteford, MD $52,587

White Hall, MD $52,852

White Marsh, MD $54,592

Woodstock, MD $54,741

Baltimore, MD $54,812

Towson, MD $54,806

Gwynn Oak, MD $54,824

Pikesville, MD $54,785

Sparrows Point, MD $54,753

Middle River, MD $54,640

Essex, MD $54,769

Dundalk, MD $54,821

Brooklyn, MD $54,823

Curtis Bay, MD $54,834

Halethorpe, MD $54,829

Catonsville, MD $54,857

Parkville, MD $54,798

Nottingham, MD $54,742

Rosedale, MD $54,812

Windsor Mill, MD $54,795

Gaithersburg, MD $57,121

Washington Grove, MD $57,150

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	$68,516	$33.0	25%
Internet	$65,775	$32.0	20%
Software & Networking	$65,775	$32.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$63,034	$30.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$60,294	$29.0	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.

$49,478

Average $54,812/year

$61,265

$4,123

Average $4,568/month

$5,105

$951

Average $1,054/week

$1,178

$24

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,265	$5,105	$1,178	$29
Average	$54,812	$4,568	$1,054	$26
25th Percentile	$49,478	$4,123	$951	$24

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