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

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Academic Programs Manager roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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

An Academic Programs Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $141,718 for beginners, reaching about $143,235 at mid-level, and approach $146,459 for experts.

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

Academic Programs Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academic Programs Manager roles are District of Columbia $165,325, California $164,698, Massachusetts $162,503. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Academic Programs Manager level roles vary by specialization: Manager, Programs: $149,392; Academic Programs Administrator: $101,452; Assistant Director, Academic Programs: $81,399; Associate Director of Academic Programs: $80,279; Assistant Director for Academic Programs: $79,549.

Academic Programs Manager Salary in Virginia

How much does an Academic Programs Manager make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Programs Manager in Virginia is $150,363 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $186,160
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,166 to $169,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $125,152

10% $125,152

50% (Median) $150,363

90% $186,160

Academic Programs Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,100	$14,092	$3,252	$81
Average	$150,363	$12,530	$2,892	$72
25th Percentile	$137,166	$11,431	$2,638	$66

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Key Factors That Influence Academic Programs Manager Salaries

An Academic Programs Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Programs Manager'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): $141,718
Early Career (1-2 years): $142,287
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,235
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,563
Expert (over 8 years): $146,459

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Academic Programs Manager	less than 1 year	$141,718
Early Career Level Academic Programs Manager	1-2 years	$142,287
Mid-Level Level Academic Programs Manager	2-4 years	$143,235
Senior-Level Level Academic Programs Manager	5-8 years	$144,563
Expert Level Academic Programs Manager	over 8 years	$146,459

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

District of Columbia: $165,325.
California: $164,698.
Massachusetts: $162,503.

District of Columbia $165,325 California $164,698 Massachusetts $162,503 Washington $161,906 New Jersey $161,846 Alaska $161,637 Connecticut $159,576 New York $158,740

Hawaii $156,067 Rhode Island $154,813 Maryland $153,962 Minnesota $152,797 Colorado $152,349 Illinois $152,200 Oregon $151,632 Delaware $151,214

New Hampshire $150,952 Virginia $150,363 Pennsylvania $148,646 Nevada $147,780 North Dakota $147,496 Michigan $147,048 Wisconsin $146,884 Vermont $146,556

Texas $145,645 Maine $145,585 Arizona $145,495 Ohio $145,391 Georgia $144,017 Indiana $143,330 Wyoming $143,196 Utah $142,987

Iowa $142,897 Kansas $142,181 Louisiana $141,972 North Carolina $141,897 Missouri $141,867 Florida $141,285 Montana $140,971 Nebraska $140,672

Kentucky $140,508 South Carolina $139,911 Tennessee $139,538 Idaho $139,388 New Mexico $138,298 Oklahoma $138,059 Alabama $137,178 South Dakota $135,700

Arkansas $134,894 West Virginia $134,461 Mississippi $133,162

Top Paying Cities for Academic Programs Manager

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:

Ivanhoe: $138,283
Lambsburg: $138,578
Laurel Fork: $138,733

Ivanhoe, VA $138,283

Lambsburg, VA $138,578

Laurel Fork, VA $138,733

Marion, VA $137,562

Max Meadows, VA $138,503

Meadowview, VA $136,323

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $137,428

Rocky Gap, VA $137,504

Ruther Glen, VA $145,048

Sealston, VA $148,800

Sharps, VA $144,410

Spotsylvania, VA $146,403

Sparta, VA $145,636

Stafford, VA $153,097

Stratford, VA $147,235

Tappahannock, VA $145,303

Thornburg, VA $146,884

Unionville, VA $144,501

Village, VA $145,121

Warsaw, VA $145,636

Weems, VA $142,778

Sandy Point, VA $145,825

White Stone, VA $142,381

Wicomico Church, VA $143,418

Woodford, VA $146,285

Zacata, VA $146,780

Winchester, VA $146,090

Bentonville, VA $144,837

Berryville, VA $148,197

Boyce, VA $148,467

Brucetown, VA $146,187

Chester Gap, VA $147,602

Clear Brook, VA $145,452

Cross Junction, VA $140,734

Fishers Hill, VA $142,757

Flint Hill, VA $146,802

Front Royal, VA $146,887

Gore, VA $141,522

Hume, VA $148,786

Huntly, VA $147,048

Strasburg, VA $142,200

Linden, VA $149,148

Markham, VA $149,115

Maurertown, VA $140,266

Middletown, VA $144,977

Millwood, VA $148,203

Rileyville, VA $143,215

Earlysville, VA $141,116

Esmont, VA $139,811

Faber, VA $139,191

Fishersville, VA $140,487

Free Union, VA $140,883

Gordonsville, VA $142,360

Greenwood, VA $140,317

Ivy, VA $141,176

Keene, VA $140,375

Keswick, VA $141,455

Locust Dale, VA $142,997

Lovingston, VA $137,698

Lyndhurst, VA $138,736

Montpelier Station, VA $142,394

Nellysford, VA $138,897

North Garden, VA $140,238

Orange, VA $143,787

Palmyra, VA $141,516

Piney River, VA $137,057

Quinque, VA $141,476

Roseland, VA $137,585

Ruckersville, VA $141,418

Schuyler, VA $139,320

Shipman, VA $137,677

Somerset, VA $142,400

Stanardsville, VA $141,005

Troy, VA $141,671

Tyro, VA $137,959

Waynesboro, VA $140,701

White Hall, VA $140,953

Woodberry Forest, VA $142,951

Achilles, VA $140,779

Amelia Court House, VA $143,392

Ark, VA $141,674

Arvonia, VA $140,417

Ashland, VA $144,788

Aylett, VA $144,856

Barhamsville, VA $142,770

Beaumont, VA $143,359

Beaverdam, VA $144,774

Bena, VA $140,738

Bohannon, VA $141,315

Bremo Bluff, VA $141,329

Bruington, VA $144,567

Bumpass, VA $144,556

Cardinal, VA $141,377

Cartersville, VA $142,499

Charles City, VA $143,663

Christchurch, VA $142,491

Church View, VA $142,821

Cobbs Creek, VA $141,770

Columbia, VA $142,128

Crozier, VA $144,314

Cumberland, VA $141,338

Deltaville, VA $141,886

Diggs, VA $141,370

Redwood, VA $137,582

Rich Creek, VA $138,050

Ridgeway, VA $139,012

Riner, VA $138,037

Ripplemead, VA $137,677

Rocky Mount, VA $137,706

Salem, VA $137,034

Sandy Level, VA $138,000

Shawsville, VA $137,456

Spencer, VA $138,979

Staffordsville, VA $138,286

Stanleytown, VA $139,241

Stuart, VA $138,942

Thaxton, VA $137,292

Troutville, VA $137,240

Union Hall, VA $137,729

Vesta, VA $138,766

Villamont, VA $137,223

Vinton, VA $136,966

Wirtz, VA $137,305

Woolwine, VA $138,669

Bristol, VA $133,587

Abingdon, VA $135,569

Andover, VA $135,166

Appalachia, VA $135,166

Bee, VA $136,835

Ben Hur, VA $135,726

Big Stone Gap, VA $133,961

Birchleaf, VA $136,971

Blackwater, VA $134,128

Castlewood, VA $134,519

Cleveland, VA $136,153

Clinchco, VA $136,850

Clintwood, VA $136,695

Coeburn, VA $135,391

Damascus, VA $136,632

Dante, VA $136,160

Davenport, VA $137,102

Dryden, VA $134,400

Duffield, VA $133,262

Dungannon, VA $133,747

East Stone Gap, VA $134,243

Ewing, VA $137,441

Fort Blackmore, VA $132,892

Gate City, VA $131,984

Haysi, VA $137,634

Hiltons, VA $132,296

Honaker, VA $136,913

Jonesville, VA $136,057

Keokee, VA $134,797

Lebanon, VA $135,624

Mc Clure, VA $136,187

Mendota, VA $133,629

Nickelsville, VA $133,069

Nora, VA $135,829

Norton, VA $135,310

Pennington Gap, VA $134,764

Pound, VA $135,870

Rosedale, VA $136,762

Rose Hill, VA $137,201

Saint Charles, VA $135,555

Saint Paul, VA $135,378

Weber City, VA $131,581

Whitetop, VA $137,167

Wise, VA $135,673

Pulaski, VA $138,639

Atkins, VA $137,468

Austinville, VA $138,579

Barren Springs, VA $138,697

Bastian, VA $137,488

Bland, VA $137,810

Broadford, VA $137,344

Cana, VA $138,791

Ceres, VA $137,356

Chilhowie, VA $137,310

Cripple Creek, VA $137,931

Crockett, VA $137,898

Draper, VA $138,524

Dugspur, VA $138,625

Elk Creek, VA $137,834

Emory, VA $136,922

Fancy Gap, VA $138,672

Fries, VA $138,297

Galax, VA $138,522

Glade Spring, VA $136,650

Rural Retreat, VA $137,723

Saltville, VA $137,370

Speedwell, VA $137,813

Sugar Grove, VA $137,501

Tannersville, VA $137,262

Troutdale, VA $137,404

Willis, VA $138,552

Woodlawn, VA $138,607

Wytheville, VA $138,218

Staunton, VA $140,531

Augusta Springs, VA $139,936

Bacova, VA $139,279

Blue Grass, VA $139,335

Brownsburg, VA $138,503

Buena Vista, VA $137,368

Churchville, VA $140,922

Clifton Forge, VA $138,809

Covington, VA $138,056

Craigsville, VA $139,951

Crimora, VA $141,067

Deerfield, VA $140,062

Doe Hill, VA $139,942

Fairfield, VA $138,298

Fort Defiance, VA $141,170

Glen Wilton, VA $138,282

Goshen, VA $139,350

Greenville, VA $139,263

Grottoes, VA $141,197

Head Waters, VA $140,174

Hot Springs, VA $138,891

Iron Gate, VA $139,046

Lexington, VA $138,542

Low Moor, VA $138,722

Mc Dowell, VA $139,998

Middlebrook, VA $139,297

Millboro, VA $139,406

Mint Spring, VA $139,998

Montebello, VA $138,028

Monterey, VA $139,594

Mount Sidney, VA $141,232

Mustoe, VA $139,826

New Hope, VA $141,150

Port Republic, VA $141,120

Raphine, VA $138,670

Rockbridge Baths, VA $138,808

Selma, VA $138,858

Steeles Tavern, VA $138,955

Stuarts Draft, VA $139,475

Swoope, VA $140,283

Verona, VA $141,234

Vesuvius, VA $137,717

Warm Springs, VA $139,323

West Augusta, VA $140,366

Weyers Cave, VA $141,267

Williamsville, VA $140,075

Lynchburg, VA $135,312

Altavista, VA $136,596

Alton, VA $139,581

Amherst, VA $136,232

Appomattox, VA $136,477

Bedford, VA $137,310

Big Island, VA $136,557

Blairs, VA $139,548

Brookneal, VA $137,137

Buffalo Junction, VA $140,023

Callands, VA $138,873

Chatham, VA $138,987

Clifford, VA $136,439

Clover, VA $139,241

Cluster Springs, VA $140,015

Coleman Falls, VA $135,872

Concord, VA $135,499

Crystal Hill, VA $139,026

Danville, VA $139,659

Hillsville, VA $138,791

Carson, VA $144,138

Hiwassee, VA $138,336

Independence, VA $137,855

Annandale, VA $164,026

Burke, VA $162,489

Dumfries, VA $157,732

Dunn Loring, VA $164,236

Fairfax, VA $161,783

Fairfax Station, VA $161,344

Falls Church, VA $164,380

Fort Belvoir, VA $162,392

Great Falls, VA $161,789

Greenway, VA $164,377

Lorton, VA $161,475

Merrifield, VA $163,859

Mc Lean, VA $164,362

West Mclean, VA $164,377

Mount Vernon, VA $163,002

Newington, VA $162,627

Dry Fork, VA $139,278

Brooke, VA $151,985

Evington, VA $136,063

Forest, VA $135,797

Gladstone, VA $136,595

Gladys, VA $136,598

Glasgow, VA $137,471

Goode, VA $136,247

Gretna, VA $137,997

Halifax, VA $139,541

Howardsville, VA $139,317

Hurt, VA $137,225

Java, VA $138,827

Ararat, VA $138,757

Axton, VA $139,185

Bassett, VA $139,085

Belspring, VA $138,363

Bent Mountain, VA $137,189

Blacksburg, VA $137,710

Blue Ridge, VA $137,143

Boones Mill, VA $137,092

Buchanan, VA $137,605

Callaway, VA $137,450

Christiansburg, VA $137,723

Cascade, VA $139,064

Catawba, VA $137,371

Check, VA $137,664

Claudville, VA $138,675

Cloverdale, VA $136,887

Collinsville, VA $139,547

Copper Hill, VA $137,482

Critz, VA $138,897

Daleville, VA $137,028

Dublin, VA $138,436

Eagle Rock, VA $138,003

Eggleston, VA $138,158

Elliston, VA $137,341

Ferrum, VA $138,219

Fieldale, VA $139,348

Fincastle, VA $137,455

Floyd, VA $138,230

Glade Hill, VA $137,614

Glen Lyn, VA $137,717

Goodview, VA $137,128

Hardy, VA $137,071

Henry, VA $138,427

Huddleston, VA $137,580

Keeling, VA $139,409

Chester, VA $144,816

Chesterfield, VA $144,729

Church Road, VA $144,253

Colonial Heights, VA $144,876

Courtland, VA $141,394

Dendron, VA $141,818

Dewitt, VA $143,790

Dinwiddie, VA $144,183

Disputanta, VA $144,301

Dolphin, VA $142,210

Drewryville, VA $141,085

Ebony, VA $140,111

Elberon, VA $141,234

Emporia, VA $141,403

Ford, VA $143,917

Franklin, VA $140,959

Freeman, VA $142,179

Gasburg, VA $140,413

Hopewell, VA $144,577

Ivor, VA $141,186

Jarratt, VA $142,624

Lawrenceville, VA $141,683

Mc Kenney, VA $143,414

Meredithville, VA $141,479

Newsoms, VA $140,493

Prince George, VA $144,713

Rawlings, VA $142,861

Sedley, VA $141,583

Skippers, VA $140,838

Spring Grove, VA $142,585

Stony Creek, VA $143,407

Surry, VA $140,888

Sussex, VA $143,084

Sutherland, VA $144,592

Valentines, VA $140,544

Wakefield, VA $141,764

Warfield, VA $142,978

Waverly, VA $142,879

White Plains, VA $140,466

Wilsons, VA $143,490

Yale, VA $142,505

Zuni, VA $141,131

Claremont, VA $142,776

Farmville, VA $140,099

Baskerville, VA $139,869

Indian Valley, VA $138,431

Mc Coy, VA $138,131

Martinsville, VA $139,317

Meadows Of Dan, VA $138,802

Moneta, VA $137,355

Montvale, VA $137,353

Narrows, VA $138,133

Newbern, VA $138,254

New Castle, VA $137,462

Newport, VA $137,776

New River, VA $138,634

Oriskany, VA $137,729

Paint Bank, VA $137,513

Parrott, VA $138,197

Patrick Springs, VA $139,055

Pearisburg, VA $138,270

Pembroke, VA $138,267

Penhook, VA $138,071

Pilot, VA $137,773

Pittsville, VA $138,003

Radford, VA $138,479

Long Island, VA $137,116

Lowry, VA $136,505

Lynch Station, VA $137,131

Madison Heights, VA $135,315

Monroe, VA $135,990

Naruna, VA $136,702

Nathalie, VA $138,355

Natural Bridge, VA $137,906

Natural Bridge Station, VA $137,311

Nelson, VA $140,229

Norwood, VA $137,119

Ringgold, VA $139,460

Rustburg, VA $135,627

Scottsburg, VA $139,730

Scottsville, VA $140,486

South Boston, VA $139,853

Spout Spring, VA $135,876

Sutherlin, VA $139,472

Sweet Briar, VA $135,715

Vernon Hill, VA $139,308

Virgilina, VA $139,896

Wingina, VA $137,931

Amonate, VA $137,625

Bandy, VA $137,323

Big Rock, VA $138,070

Bishop, VA $137,337

Bluefield, VA $137,761

Boissevain, VA $137,423

Breaks, VA $137,844

Burkes Garden, VA $137,477

Cedar Bluff, VA $137,679

Doran, VA $138,245

Falls Mills, VA $137,423

Grundy, VA $138,301

Horsepen, VA $137,390

Hurley, VA $137,591

Jewell Ridge, VA $137,679

Keen Mountain, VA $138,216

Mavisdale, VA $137,692

Maxie, VA $138,098

North Tazewell, VA $137,658

Oakwood, VA $138,294

Pilgrims Knob, VA $137,918

Pocahontas, VA $137,468

Pounding Mill, VA $137,871

Raven, VA $138,179

Red Ash, VA $138,307

Richlands, VA $138,228

Rowe, VA $137,743

Shortt Gap, VA $138,050

Swords Creek, VA $137,703

Tazewell, VA $137,441

Vansant, VA $137,706

Whitewood, VA $137,722

Wolford, VA $137,746

Boydton, VA $140,169

Bracey, VA $140,528

Brodnax, VA $141,070

Buckingham, VA $138,600

Burkeville, VA $140,744

Charlotte Court House, VA $138,728

Chase City, VA $139,447

Clarksville, VA $140,417

Crewe, VA $141,642

Cullen, VA $138,315

Dillwyn, VA $139,983

Drakes Branch, VA $139,432

Dundas, VA $141,506

Evergreen, VA $136,610

Fort Mitchell, VA $139,430

Green Bay, VA $139,968

Hampden Sydney, VA $140,311

Kenbridge, VA $140,749

Keysville, VA $139,418

La Crosse, VA $140,313

Lunenburg, VA $139,683

Meherrin, VA $139,697

Nottoway, VA $141,425

Pamplin, VA $137,852

Phenix, VA $137,229

Prospect, VA $138,718

Randolph, VA $138,954

Red House, VA $136,828

Red Oak, VA $139,626

Rice, VA $140,923

Saxe, VA $139,324

Skipwith, VA $139,724

South Hill, VA $140,260

Victoria, VA $140,175

Wylliesburg, VA $139,502

Roanoke, VA $136,790

Wachapreague, VA $142,034

Wardtown, VA $141,758

Wattsville, VA $142,167

Willis Wharf, VA $141,992

Windsor, VA $140,783

Withams, VA $142,055

Norfolk, VA $140,060

Newport News, VA $140,374

Fort Eustis, VA $140,429

Hampton, VA $140,460

Fort Monroe, VA $140,383

Poquoson, VA $140,414

Yorktown, VA $140,580

Lackey, VA $140,637

Seaford, VA $140,466

Portsmouth, VA $140,099

Fort Lee, VA $144,868

Petersburg, VA $144,868

Virginia State University, VA $144,868

Alberta, VA $142,006

Ammon, VA $143,908

Blackstone, VA $142,691

Boykins, VA $140,661

Branchville, VA $140,326

Capron, VA $141,353

Round Hill, VA $151,877

Catharpin, VA $157,568

Delaplane, VA $150,289

Ashburn, VA $158,220

Chantilly, VA $159,885

Gainesville, VA $156,285

Hamilton, VA $153,924

Lincoln, VA $153,774

Sterling, VA $160,145

Haymarket, VA $156,136

Herndon, VA $160,735

Leesburg, VA $155,734

Lovettsville, VA $152,283

Nokesville, VA $156,478

Upperville, VA $150,786

Warrenton, VA $151,334

Reston, VA $161,659

Waterford, VA $153,671

The Plains, VA $154,104

Doswell, VA $144,837

Dutton, VA $141,740

Fork Union, VA $141,764

Foster, VA $141,283

Glen Allen, VA $145,164

Gloucester, VA $141,589

Gloucester Point, VA $140,732

Goochland, VA $143,580

Grimstead, VA $141,639

Gum Spring, VA $143,580

Gwynn, VA $141,637

Hadensville, VA $143,356

Hallieford, VA $141,595

Hanover, VA $144,865

Hardyville, VA $142,016

Hartfield, VA $142,066

Hayes, VA $140,822

Henrico, VA $145,271

Hudgins, VA $141,528

Jamaica, VA $143,296

Jamestown, VA $141,144

Jetersville, VA $141,748

Kents Store, VA $142,082

King And Queen Court House, VA $143,513

King William, VA $144,256

Lanexa, VA $143,290

Lightfoot, VA $141,837

Little Plymouth, VA $143,332

Locust Hill, VA $142,491

Louisa, VA $143,556

Macon, VA $143,720

Maidens, VA $144,128

Manakin Sabot, VA $144,600

Mannboro, VA $143,659

Manquin, VA $144,677

Maryus, VA $140,752

Mascot, VA $142,911

Mathews, VA $141,367

Burgess, VA $143,817

Accomac, VA $141,922

Assawoman, VA $141,979

Atlantic, VA $142,170

Battery Park, VA $140,393

Belle Haven, VA $141,840

Birdsnest, VA $141,573

Bloxom, VA $142,140

Cape Charles, VA $141,379

Capeville, VA $141,407

Carrollton, VA $140,377

Carrsville, VA $141,017

Cheriton, VA $141,392

Chesapeake, VA $140,429

Chincoteague Island, VA $142,261

Wallops Island, VA $142,157

Craddockville, VA $141,863

Davis Wharf, VA $141,833

Eastville, VA $141,446

Exmore, VA $141,779

Franktown, VA $141,621

Greenbackville, VA $142,584

Greenbush, VA $142,176

Hacksneck, VA $141,782

Hallwood, VA $142,101

Harborton, VA $142,130

Horntown, VA $142,343

Oak Hall, VA $142,051

Isle Of Wight, VA $140,692

Jamesville, VA $141,701

Jenkins Bridge, VA $142,124

Keller, VA $141,954

Locustville, VA $141,948

Machipongo, VA $141,550

Mappsville, VA $142,070

Marionville, VA $141,549

Mears, VA $141,997

Melfa, VA $141,972

Modest Town, VA $142,339

Nassawadox, VA $141,697

Nelsonia, VA $142,349

New Church, VA $142,297

Onancock, VA $142,091

Onley, VA $141,934

Oyster, VA $141,425

Painter, VA $141,867

Parksley, VA $142,169

Pungoteague, VA $141,927

Quinby, VA $141,553

Rescue, VA $140,386

Sanford, VA $142,321

Saxis, VA $142,343

Seaview, VA $141,395

Smithfield, VA $140,538

Suffolk, VA $140,474

Tangier, VA $142,696

Tasley, VA $142,239

Temperanceville, VA $142,101

Townsend, VA $141,424

Virginia Beach, VA $142,300

Dulles, VA $161,704

Aldie, VA $156,600

Amissville, VA $148,981

Arcola, VA $158,170

Manassas, VA $158,429

Marshall, VA $151,167

Middleburg, VA $153,945

Catlett, VA $154,668

Centreville, VA $159,068

Clifton, VA $160,409

Orlean, VA $149,805

Paeonian Springs, VA $154,662

Paris, VA $149,805

Philomont, VA $153,490

Purcellville, VA $152,352

Bluemont, VA $150,314

Bristow, VA $157,200

Broad Run, VA $154,404

Calverton, VA $154,053

Casanova, VA $154,311

Rectortown, VA $150,980

Mechanicsville, VA $144,979

Midlothian, VA $144,759

Millers Tavern, VA $144,962

Mineral, VA $144,441

Moon, VA $141,428

Moseley, VA $144,277

New Canton, VA $141,152

New Kent, VA $144,186

New Point, VA $141,073

Newtown, VA $145,407

Norge, VA $142,046

North, VA $141,552

Oilville, VA $144,311

Onemo, VA $141,250

Ordinary, VA $140,943

Port Haywood, VA $141,052

Powhatan, VA $143,834

Providence Forge, VA $143,938

Quinton, VA $144,676

Rockville, VA $144,474

Ruthville, VA $143,641

Saint Stephens Church, VA $144,944

Saluda, VA $142,546

Sandston, VA $145,012

Sandy Hook, VA $143,551

Schley, VA $141,277

Severn, VA $140,826

Shacklefords, VA $142,623

State Farm, VA $144,196

Stevensville, VA $143,853

Studley, VA $144,968

Susan, VA $141,108

Toano, VA $142,491

Topping, VA $142,364

Trevilians, VA $143,466

Richmond, VA $145,310

Urbanna, VA $143,042

Wake, VA $142,149

Walkerton, VA $144,058

Ware Neck, VA $141,334

Water View, VA $143,012

West Point, VA $143,504

White Marsh, VA $141,100

Wicomico, VA $140,850

Williamsburg, VA $141,094

Woods Cross Roads, VA $141,606

Montpelier, VA $144,258

Oakton, VA $162,158

Occoquan, VA $160,963

Quantico, VA $155,613

Springfield, VA $163,600

Triangle, VA $156,739

Vienna, VA $163,599

Woodbridge, VA $159,800

Arlington, VA $164,423

Fort Myer, VA $164,426

Mattaponi, VA $142,969

Dhs, VA $164,425

Fort Valley, VA $142,151

Star Tannery, VA $140,761

Stephens City, VA $146,143

Stephenson, VA $146,241

Toms Brook, VA $142,072

White Post, VA $147,401

Woodstock, VA $140,898

Culpeper, VA $145,551

Aroda, VA $141,986

Banco, VA $142,467

Bealeton, VA $150,689

Boston, VA $145,165

Brandy Station, VA $148,103

Brightwood, VA $143,191

Castleton, VA $146,762

Elkwood, VA $147,908

Etlan, VA $142,861

Goldvein, VA $151,355

Graves Mill, VA $141,792

Haywood, VA $143,154

Hood, VA $140,899

Jeffersonton, VA $149,754

Leon, VA $143,796

Lignum, VA $147,054

Madison, VA $141,780

Midland, VA $152,189

Mitchells, VA $144,391

Oakpark, VA $142,679

Pratts, VA $141,764

Radiant, VA $142,290

Rapidan, VA $143,574

Remington, VA $149,491

Reva, VA $143,954

Richardsville, VA $148,282

Rixeyville, VA $147,898

Rochelle, VA $141,721

Somerville, VA $152,481

Sperryville, VA $143,814

Stevensburg, VA $147,348

Sumerduck, VA $149,532

Syria, VA $141,244

Viewtown, VA $147,995

Washington, VA $146,338

Wolftown, VA $140,910

Woodville, VA $145,234

Harrisonburg, VA $141,485

Basye, VA $140,354

Bergton, VA $139,921

Bridgewater, VA $141,220

Broadway, VA $140,784

Criders, VA $140,172

Dayton, VA $140,737

Edinburg, VA $140,593

Elkton, VA $141,017

Alexandria, VA $164,405

Fredericksburg, VA $148,964

Bowling Green, VA $146,073

Burr Hill, VA $146,091

Callao, VA $145,251

Caret, VA $146,983

Center Cross, VA $144,482

Champlain, VA $146,647

Coles Point, VA $147,196

Colonial Beach, VA $148,023

Corbin, VA $147,108

Dahlgren, VA $152,878

Dogue, VA $147,925

Dunnsville, VA $145,001

Edwardsville, VA $144,004

Farnham, VA $144,429

Garrisonville, VA $154,132

Hague, VA $146,132

Hartwood, VA $149,394

Haynesville, VA $146,011

Heathsville, VA $143,869

Hustle, VA $146,735

Irvington, VA $142,717

Jersey, VA $148,128

Kilmarnock, VA $142,838

King George, VA $150,439

Kinsale, VA $145,849

Ladysmith, VA $145,230

Lancaster, VA $143,187

Laneview, VA $143,535

Lively, VA $143,320

Locust Grove, VA $146,133

Loretto, VA $146,762

Lottsburg, VA $144,979

Merry Point, VA $142,963

Milford, VA $145,536

Mollusk, VA $143,014

Montross, VA $147,087

Morattico, VA $143,757

Mount Holly, VA $146,597

Ninde, VA $150,774

Nuttsville, VA $143,616

Oldhams, VA $145,731

Ophelia, VA $143,893

Partlow, VA $146,490

Port Royal, VA $146,724

Rappahannock Academy, VA $146,753

Reedville, VA $143,786

Rhoadesville, VA $144,755

Rollins Fork, VA $148,017

Fulks Run, VA $140,434

Hinton, VA $140,304

Keezletown, VA $140,988

Lacey Spring, VA $141,058

Linville, VA $140,985

Luray, VA $141,437

Mc Gaheysville, VA $141,150

Mount Crawford, VA $141,155

Mount Jackson, VA $140,693

Mount Solon, VA $140,713

New Market, VA $141,019

Orkney Springs, VA $140,390

Penn Laird, VA $141,213

Quicksburg, VA $140,834

Pleasant Valley, VA $141,137

Shenandoah, VA $141,067

Singers Glen, VA $140,976

Stanley, VA $141,079

Timberville, VA $141,043

Charlottesville, VA $141,295

Afton, VA $139,730

Arrington, VA $136,951

Barboursville, VA $141,845

Batesville, VA $140,959

Covesville, VA $139,742

Crozet, VA $141,026

Dyke, VA $140,956

Ruby, VA $153,396

Academic Programs Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Academic Programs Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 68% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Academic Programs Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Academic Programs Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Academic Programs Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$195,472	$94.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$187,954	$90.0	25%
Financial Services	$180,436	$87.0	20%
Internet	$174,421	$84.0	16%
Biotechnology	$172,918	$83.0	15%

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

Understanding how an Academic Programs Manager'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.

$137,166

Average $150,363/year

$169,100

$11,431

Average $12,530/month

$14,092

$2,638

Average $2,892/week

$3,252

$66

Average $72/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,100	$14,092	$3,252	$81
Average	$150,363	$12,530	$2,892	$72
25th Percentile	$137,166	$11,431	$2,638	$66

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