What are the main factors that influence an Academic Programs Administrator'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 Programs Administrator?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Academic Programs Administrator roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Academic Programs Administrator's salary?

An Academic Programs Administrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $64,303 for beginners, reaching about $97,654 at mid-level, and approach $138,616 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Academic Programs Administrator?

Academic Programs Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academic Programs Administrator roles are District of Columbia $112,309, California $111,883, Massachusetts $110,392. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Academic Programs Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Academic Programs Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Academic Programs Manager: $149,329; Assistant Director, Academic Programs: $81,413; Associate Director of Academic Programs: $80,293; Assistant Director for Academic Programs: $79,563; Academic Programs Officer: $76,126.

Academic Programs Administrator Salary in Vermont

How much does an Academic Programs Administrator make in Vermont? As of November 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Programs Administrator in Vermont is $99,558 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $117,025
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,464 to $108,701
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,274

10% $80,274

50% (Median) $99,558

90% $117,025

Academic Programs Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,701	$9,058	$2,090	$52
Average	$99,558	$8,297	$1,915	$48
25th Percentile	$89,464	$7,455	$1,720	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Academic Programs Administrator Salaries

An Academic Programs Administrator'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 Programs Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Programs Administrator'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): $64,303
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,497
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,654
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,589
Expert (over 8 years): $138,616

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Program Management Office Analyst I	less than 1 year	$64,303
Program Management Office Analyst II	1-2 years	$87,497
Academic Programs Administrator	2-4 years	$97,654
Program Management Office Analyst IV	5-8 years	$121,589
Program Management Office Analyst V	over 8 years	$138,616

How Do Academic Programs Administrator 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 Programs Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $112,309.
California: $111,883.
Massachusetts: $110,392.

District of Columbia $112,309 California $111,883 Massachusetts $110,392 Washington $109,986 New Jersey $109,945 Alaska $109,803 Connecticut $108,404 New York $107,836

Hawaii $106,020 Rhode Island $105,168 Maryland $104,590 Minnesota $103,798 Colorado $103,494 Illinois $103,393 Oregon $103,007 Delaware $102,723

New Hampshire $102,545 Virginia $102,145 Pennsylvania $100,979 Nevada $100,390 North Dakota $100,197 Michigan $99,893 Wisconsin $99,782 Vermont $99,558

Texas $98,940 Maine $98,899 Arizona $98,838 Ohio $98,767 Georgia $97,834 Indiana $97,367 Wyoming $97,276 Utah $97,134

Iowa $97,073 Kansas $96,586 Louisiana $96,444 North Carolina $96,394 Missouri $96,373 Florida $95,978 Montana $95,765 Nebraska $95,562

Kentucky $95,450 South Carolina $95,045 Tennessee $94,791 Idaho $94,690 New Mexico $93,949 Oklahoma $93,787 Alabama $93,188 South Dakota $92,184

Arkansas $91,636 West Virginia $91,342 Mississippi $90,460

Top Paying Cities for Academic Programs Administrator

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:

Adamant: $101,907
Barre: $102,060
Cabot: $101,836

Adamant, VT $101,907

Barre, VT $102,060

Cabot, VT $101,836

Calais, VT $101,925

East Barre, VT $101,905

East Calais, VT $101,907

East Montpelier, VT $101,975

Eden, VT $101,840

Eden Mills, VT $101,747

Graniteville, VT $102,054

Hyde Park, VT $101,990

Johnson, VT $102,119

Lake Elmore, VT $101,876

Marshfield, VT $101,853

Moretown, VT $102,126

Morrisville, VT $102,114

Moscow, VT $102,165

Northfield, VT $102,001

Northfield Falls, VT $102,478

North Hyde Park, VT $101,983

North Montpelier, VT $101,880

Plainfield, VT $101,866

Roxbury, VT $101,694

South Barre, VT $102,179

Waterbury, VT $102,155

Stowe, VT $102,169

Waitsfield, VT $102,113

Warren, VT $101,922

Washington, VT $101,723

Waterbury Center, VT $102,152

Websterville, VT $102,038

Williamstown, VT $101,919

Wolcott, VT $101,863

Woodbury, VT $101,763

Worcester, VT $101,864

Rutland, VT $101,861

Belmont, VT $101,547

Benson, VT $101,546

Bomoseen, VT $101,706

Brandon, VT $101,781

Bridport, VT $101,792

Castleton, VT $101,725

Center Rutland, VT $101,795

Chittenden, VT $101,561

Cuttingsville, VT $101,525

Danby, VT $101,699

East Middlebury, VT $101,848

East Poultney, VT $101,710

East Wallingford, VT $101,599

Fair Haven, VT $101,636

Florence, VT $101,600

Forest Dale, VT $101,785

Gaysville, VT $101,139

Granville, VT $101,617

Hancock, VT $101,600

Hydeville, VT $101,718

Killington, VT $101,589

Middlebury, VT $102,005

Middletown Springs, VT $101,655

Mount Holly, VT $101,561

North Clarendon, VT $101,710

Orwell, VT $101,699

Pawlet, VT $101,735

Pittsfield, VT $101,648

Pittsford, VT $101,745

Poultney, VT $101,726

Proctor, VT $101,839

Ripton, VT $101,721

Rochester, VT $101,668

Rupert, VT $101,658

Salisbury, VT $101,820

Shoreham, VT $101,734

Stockbridge, VT $101,554

Wallingford, VT $101,608

Wells, VT $101,739

West Pawlet, VT $101,774

West Rupert, VT $101,749

West Rutland, VT $101,688

Whiting, VT $101,738

Saint Johnsbury, VT $101,848

Albany, VT $101,789

Barnet, VT $101,739

Barton, VT $101,778

Beebe Plain, VT $101,808

Concord, VT $101,643

Coventry, VT $101,927

Craftsbury, VT $101,818

Craftsbury Common, VT $101,823

Danville, VT $101,762

Derby, VT $101,808

Derby Line, VT $101,732

East Burke, VT $101,729

East Charleston, VT $101,739

East Hardwick, VT $101,794

East Haven, VT $101,507

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $101,846

Glover, VT $101,747

Granby, VT $101,382

Greensboro, VT $101,713

Greensboro Bend, VT $101,778

Hardwick, VT $101,890

Irasburg, VT $101,752

Island Pond, VT $101,586

Lowell, VT $101,718

Lower Waterford, VT $101,835

Lyndon, VT $101,816

Lyndon Center, VT $101,931

Lyndonville, VT $101,820

Morgan, VT $101,637

Newport, VT $101,869

Newport Center, VT $101,739

North Concord, VT $101,474

North Troy, VT $101,754

Orleans, VT $101,715

Passumpsic, VT $101,854

Peacham, VT $101,649

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $101,857

Sheffield, VT $101,676

Sutton, VT $101,668

Troy, VT $101,764

West Burke, VT $101,736

West Charleston, VT $101,689

West Danville, VT $101,768

Westfield, VT $101,687

West Glover, VT $101,757

Averill, VT $101,164

Beecher Falls, VT $101,820

Canaan, VT $101,567

Gilman, VT $102,014

Guildhall, VT $101,433

Lunenburg, VT $101,654

Norton, VT $101,367

North Bennington, VT $102,499

North Pownal, VT $102,706

Pownal, VT $102,764

White River Junction, VT $101,835

Ascutney, VT $101,882

Barnard, VT $101,603

Bethel, VT $101,666

Bradford, VT $101,773

Bridgewater, VT $101,708

Bridgewater Corners, VT $101,506

Brookfield, VT $101,766

Brownsville, VT $101,710

Chelsea, VT $101,707

Corinth, VT $101,679

East Corinth, VT $101,722

East Randolph, VT $101,741

East Ryegate, VT $101,653

East Thetford, VT $101,779

Fairlee, VT $101,669

Groton, VT $101,697

Hartford, VT $102,099

Hartland, VT $101,742

Hartland Four Corners, VT $101,738

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $102,000

Newbury, VT $101,685

North Hartland, VT $101,814

North Pomfret, VT $101,640

North Thetford, VT $101,777

Norwich, VT $101,757

Plymouth, VT $101,433

Post Mills, VT $101,755

Quechee, VT $101,860

Randolph, VT $101,842

Randolph Center, VT $101,790

Reading, VT $101,517

Sharon, VT $101,664

South Pomfret, VT $101,567

South Royalton, VT $101,694

South Ryegate, VT $101,714

South Strafford, VT $101,689

South Woodstock, VT $101,543

Strafford, VT $101,600

Taftsville, VT $101,868

Thetford, VT $101,779

Thetford Center, VT $101,672

Topsham, VT $101,642

Tunbridge, VT $101,661

Vershire, VT $101,614

Wells River, VT $101,721

West Fairlee, VT $101,908

West Hartford, VT $101,642

West Newbury, VT $101,681

West Topsham, VT $101,723

Wilder, VT $102,104

Windsor, VT $101,784

Woodstock, VT $101,659

Bellows Falls, VT $102,030

Cambridgeport, VT $101,914

Cavendish, VT $101,575

Chester, VT $101,676

Chester Depot, VT $101,640

Grafton, VT $101,599

Londonderry, VT $101,782

Ludlow, VT $101,628

North Springfield, VT $101,983

Perkinsville, VT $101,706

Peru, VT $101,675

Proctorsville, VT $101,592

Saxtons River, VT $102,009

South Londonderry, VT $101,845

Springfield, VT $101,933

Westminster, VT $102,029

Westminster Station, VT $102,037

Weston, VT $101,571

Shaftsbury, VT $102,377

Brattleboro, VT $102,238

Bondville, VT $101,815

East Dover, VT $102,022

Jacksonville, VT $102,279

Jamaica, VT $101,817

Marlboro, VT $102,745

Newfane, VT $101,955

Putney, VT $101,934

Readsboro, VT $102,757

South Newfane, VT $101,991

Stamford, VT $102,683

Townshend, VT $101,863

Vernon, VT $102,551

Wardsboro, VT $101,937

West Dover, VT $102,104

West Dummerston, VT $101,981

West Halifax, VT $102,138

West Townshend, VT $101,726

West Wardsboro, VT $101,728

Whitingham, VT $102,242

Williamsville, VT $101,981

Wilmington, VT $102,181

Burlington, VT $102,459

South Burlington, VT $102,453

Winooski, VT $102,459

Colchester, VT $102,459

Alburgh, VT $101,948

Bakersfield, VT $102,099

Belvidere Center, VT $101,729

Bristol, VT $102,121

Cambridge, VT $102,242

Charlotte, VT $102,321

East Berkshire, VT $102,001

East Fairfield, VT $102,153

Enosburg Falls, VT $101,871

Essex, VT $102,381

Essex Junction, VT $102,388

Fairfax, VT $102,250

Fairfield, VT $102,151

Ferrisburgh, VT $102,207

Franklin, VT $101,877

Grand Isle, VT $102,260

Highgate Center, VT $101,963

Highgate Springs, VT $102,015

Hinesburg, VT $102,318

Huntington, VT $102,241

Isle La Motte, VT $102,075

Jeffersonville, VT $102,173

Jericho, VT $102,296

Jonesville, VT $102,317

Milton, VT $102,345

Monkton, VT $102,236

Montgomery, VT $101,871

Montgomery Center, VT $101,747

New Haven, VT $102,109

North Ferrisburgh, VT $102,253

North Hero, VT $102,151

Richford, VT $101,854

Richmond, VT $102,307

Saint Albans, VT $102,197

Saint Albans Bay, VT $102,184

Shelburne, VT $102,414

Sheldon, VT $102,075

Sheldon Springs, VT $102,326

South Hero, VT $102,352

Starksboro, VT $102,181

Swanton, VT $102,057

Underhill, VT $102,273

Underhill Center, VT $102,276

Vergennes, VT $102,077

Waterville, VT $102,112

Westford, VT $102,324

Williston, VT $102,401

Montpelier, VT $102,044

Bennington, VT $102,574

Arlington, VT $102,213

Dorset, VT $101,815

East Arlington, VT $101,777

East Dorset, VT $101,817

Manchester, VT $102,092

Manchester Center, VT $102,025

Academic Programs Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Academic Programs Administrator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 49% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Academic Programs Administrator positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Academic Programs Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Academic Programs Administrator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$124,448	$60.0	25%
Biotechnology	$121,461	$58.0	22%
Pharmaceuticals	$117,479	$56.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$114,492	$55.0	15%
Insurance	$111,505	$54.0	12%

Academic Programs Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Programs Administrator'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.

$89,464

Average $99,558/year

$108,701

$7,455

Average $8,297/month

$9,058

$1,720

Average $1,915/week

$2,090

$43

Average $48/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,701	$9,058	$2,090	$52
Average	$99,558	$8,297	$1,915	$48
25th Percentile	$89,464	$7,455	$1,720	$43

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