What are the main factors that influence an Academic Programs Specialist's salary?

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

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

An Academic Programs Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $52,494 for beginners, reaching about $55,242 at mid-level, and approach $57,880 for experts.

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

Academic Programs Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academic Programs Specialist roles are District of Columbia $60,264, California $60,035, Massachusetts $59,235. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Academic Programs Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Academic Programs Manager: $149,306; Academic Programs Administrator: $101,449; Assistant Director, Academic Programs: $81,384; Associate Director of Academic Programs: $80,265; Assistant Director for Academic Programs: $79,535.

Academic Programs Specialist Salary in Maryland

How much does an Academic Programs Specialist make in Maryland? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Programs Specialist in Maryland is $56,122 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,214
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,659 to $62,451
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,776

10% $43,776

50% (Median) $56,122

90% $68,214

Academic Programs Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,451	$5,204	$1,201	$30
Average	$56,122	$4,677	$1,079	$27
25th Percentile	$49,659	$4,138	$955	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Academic Programs Specialist Salaries

An Academic Programs Specialist'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 Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Programs Specialist'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): $52,494
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,703
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,242
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,704
Expert (over 8 years): $57,880

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Academic Programs Specialist	less than 1 year	$52,494
Early Career Level Academic Programs Specialist	1-2 years	$52,703
Mid-Level Level Academic Programs Specialist	2-4 years	$55,242
Senior-Level Level Academic Programs Specialist	5-8 years	$57,704
Expert Level Academic Programs Specialist	over 8 years	$57,880

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

District of Columbia: $60,264.
California: $60,035.
Massachusetts: $59,235.

District of Columbia $60,264 California $60,035 Massachusetts $59,235 Washington $59,017 New Jersey $58,995 Alaska $58,919 Connecticut $58,168 New York $57,863

Hawaii $56,889 Rhode Island $56,432 Maryland $56,122 Minnesota $55,697 Colorado $55,534 Illinois $55,479 Oregon $55,272 Delaware $55,120

New Hampshire $55,024 Virginia $54,810 Pennsylvania $54,184 Nevada $53,868 North Dakota $53,765 Michigan $53,601 Wisconsin $53,542 Vermont $53,422

Texas $53,090 Maine $53,068 Arizona $53,035 Ohio $52,997 Georgia $52,497 Indiana $52,246 Wyoming $52,197 Utah $52,121

Iowa $52,088 Kansas $51,827 Louisiana $51,751 North Carolina $51,724 Missouri $51,713 Florida $51,501 Montana $51,386 Nebraska $51,277

Kentucky $51,218 South Carolina $51,000 Tennessee $50,864 Idaho $50,809 New Mexico $50,412 Oklahoma $50,325 Alabama $50,004 South Dakota $49,465

Arkansas $49,171 West Virginia $49,013 Mississippi $48,540

Top Paying Cities for Academic Programs Specialist

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: $57,786
Riverdale: $59,853
College Park: $59,785

Owings, MD $57,786

Riverdale, MD $59,853

College Park, MD $59,785

Fort Washington, MD $59,745

Oxon Hill, MD $59,918

Suitland, MD $59,899

District Heights, MD $59,869

Temple Hills, MD $59,900

Deale, MD $57,518

Dunkirk, MD $58,127

Fort George G Meade, MD $56,793

Friendship, MD $57,701

Fulton, MD $57,548

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $59,696

Savage, MD $56,878

Shady Side, MD $57,064

Galesville, MD $57,316

Greenbelt, MD $59,577

Glenn Dale, MD $58,919

Upper Marlboro, MD $58,976

Harwood, MD $57,536

Highland, MD $57,496

West River, MD $57,547

Tracys Landing, MD $57,588

Hyattsville, MD $59,902

Jessup, MD $56,598

Bethesda, MD $59,919

Glen Echo, MD $59,908

Chevy Chase, MD $59,913

Cabin John, MD $59,896

Olney, MD $58,547

Brookeville, MD $57,454

Poolesville, MD $57,960

Barnesville, MD $57,153

Beallsville, MD $57,258

Boyds, MD $57,696

Dickerson, MD $57,192

Rockville, MD $59,236

Potomac, MD $59,407

Derwood, MD $58,608

Sandy Spring, MD $58,266

Ashton, MD $58,138

Brinklow, MD $57,706

Burtonsville, MD $58,381

Montgomery Village, MD $57,904

Kensington, MD $59,862

Garrett Park, MD $59,792

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $59,322

Silver Spring, MD $59,828

Takoma Park, MD $59,906

Aberdeen, MD $54,872

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $54,861

Abingdon, MD $55,285

Gunpowder, MD $55,618

Arnold, MD $56,266

Baldwin, MD $55,514

Bel Air, MD $55,053

Belcamp, MD $55,133

Benson, MD $54,800

Boring, MD $54,921

Brooklandville, MD $56,055

Butler, MD $55,437

Chase, MD $55,875

Churchville, MD $54,641

Clarksville, MD $56,886

Cockeysville, MD $55,544

Hunt Valley, MD $55,776

Crownsville, MD $56,647

Darlington, MD $54,158

Davidsonville, MD $57,473

Dayton, MD $56,850

Edgewater, MD $56,947

Edgewood, MD $55,453

Ellicott City, MD $56,165

Columbia, MD $56,586

Fallston, MD $55,308

Finksburg, MD $55,327

Forest Hill, MD $54,753

Fork, MD $55,702

Fort Howard, MD $56,053

Freeland, MD $53,653

Gambrills, MD $56,861

Gibson Island, MD $56,085

Glen Arm, MD $55,907

Glen Burnie, MD $56,151

Glyndon, MD $55,614

Hampstead, MD $54,335

Elkridge, MD $56,212

Hanover, MD $56,245

Harmans, MD $56,242

Havre De Grace, MD $54,516

Hydes, MD $55,706

Jarrettsville, MD $54,571

Joppa, MD $55,594

Kingsville, MD $55,718

Lineboro, MD $53,516

Linthicum Heights, MD $56,160

Long Green, MD $55,816

Spencerville, MD $58,295

Clarksburg, MD $57,020

Damascus, MD $56,529

Germantown, MD $58,218

Annapolis, MD $56,701

Cumberland, MD $51,508

Accident, MD $51,422

Barton, MD $51,664

Bittinger, MD $51,567

Bloomington, MD $51,750

Corriganville, MD $51,180

Eckhart Mines, MD $51,464

Ellerslie, MD $51,246

Flintstone, MD $51,521

Friendsville, MD $51,407

Frostburg, MD $51,393

Grantsville, MD $51,395

Kitzmiller, MD $51,399

Lonaconing, MD $51,571

Luke, MD $51,754

Mc Henry, MD $51,427

Midland, MD $51,743

Midlothian, MD $51,400

Mount Savage, MD $51,165

Oakland, MD $51,278

Oldtown, MD $51,591

Pinto, MD $51,686

Rawlings, MD $51,702

Spring Gap, MD $51,653

Swanton, MD $51,528

Westernport, MD $51,752

Easton, MD $55,577

Barclay, MD $55,113

Bethlehem, MD $55,184

Betterton, MD $55,154

Bozman, MD $56,051

Cambridge, MD $55,186

Centreville, MD $55,635

Chester, MD $56,064

Chestertown, MD $55,412

Church Creek, MD $55,099

Church Hill, MD $55,337

Claiborne, MD $56,151

Cordova, MD $55,389

Crapo, MD $54,614

Crocheron, MD $54,220

Crumpton, MD $55,050

Denton, MD $55,100

East New Market, MD $54,967

Federalsburg, MD $54,956

Fishing Creek, MD $54,816

Galena, MD $54,901

Goldsboro, MD $54,994

Grasonville, MD $55,958

Greensboro, MD $55,004

Henderson, MD $55,055

Hillsboro, MD $55,429

Hurlock, MD $54,979

Ingleside, MD $55,157

Kennedyville, MD $54,999

Mcdaniel, MD $56,129

Madison, MD $55,528

Marydel, MD $54,903

Massey, MD $54,914

Millington, MD $54,992

Neavitt, MD $56,121

Newcomb, MD $55,734

Oxford, MD $55,459

Preston, MD $55,164

Price, MD $55,375

Queen Anne, MD $55,520

Queenstown, MD $55,836

Rhodesdale, MD $54,650

Ridgely, MD $55,221

Rock Hall, MD $55,750

Royal Oak, MD $55,631

Saint Michaels, MD $56,008

Secretary, MD $55,176

Sherwood, MD $56,463

Deal Island, MD $53,805

Eden, MD $53,911

Ewell, MD $53,637

Fruitland, MD $54,096

Girdletree, MD $53,514

Hebron, MD $54,045

Linkwood, MD $54,808

Manokin, MD $53,733

Mardela Springs, MD $54,239

Marion Station, MD $53,544

Nanticoke, MD $54,021

Newark, MD $53,796

Ocean City, MD $54,055

Parsonsburg, MD $53,947

Pittsville, MD $53,949

Pocomoke City, MD $53,614

Powellville, MD $53,922

Princess Anne, MD $53,872

Quantico, MD $53,939

Rehobeth, MD $53,529

Sharptown, MD $54,537

Showell, MD $53,948

Snow Hill, MD $53,757

Stockton, MD $53,435

Tyaskin, MD $53,887

Tylerton, MD $53,701

Upper Fairmount, MD $53,864

Vienna, MD $54,355

Westover, MD $53,733

Whaleyville, MD $53,919

Willards, MD $53,941

Delmar, MD $54,084

North East, MD $54,566

Perry Point, MD $54,486

Perryville, MD $54,466

Port Deposit, MD $54,332

Rising Sun, MD $54,154

Warwick, MD $54,889

Cecilton, MD $54,852

Charlestown, MD $54,558

Chesapeake City, MD $54,851

Childs, MD $54,777

Stevensville, MD $56,208

Colora, MD $54,105

Conowingo, MD $54,014

Earleville, MD $54,799

Elk Mills, MD $54,796

Elkton, MD $54,756

Georgetown, MD $54,840

Lutherville Timonium, MD $56,008

Abell, MD $55,451

Accokeek, MD $59,255

Aquasco, MD $57,789

Avenue, MD $55,540

Barstow, MD $57,099

Bel Alton, MD $57,382

Benedict, MD $57,343

Brandywine, MD $58,694

Broomes Island, MD $56,451

Bryans Road, MD $59,140

Bryantown, MD $58,070

Bushwood, MD $55,580

California, MD $55,533

Callaway, MD $55,145

Chaptico, MD $56,108

Charlotte Hall, MD $56,954

Cheltenham, MD $59,243

Clements, MD $56,108

Cobb Island, MD $55,605

Coltons Point, MD $55,344

Compton, MD $55,645

Dameron, MD $54,442

Dowell, MD $55,706

Drayden, MD $54,573

Faulkner, MD $57,075

Great Mills, MD $55,234

Helen, MD $56,633

Hollywood, MD $55,861

Hughesville, MD $57,683

Huntingtown, MD $57,446

Indian Head, MD $57,803

Ironsides, MD $57,570

Issue, MD $55,905

La Plata, MD $57,967

Leonardtown, MD $55,440

Lexington Park, MD $55,065

Loveville, MD $56,021

Lusby, MD $55,810

Marbury, MD $58,267

Mechanicsville, MD $56,621

Morganza, MD $56,290

Mount Victoria, MD $55,643

Nanjemoy, MD $56,893

Newburg, MD $56,323

Park Hall, MD $54,903

Patuxent River, MD $55,194

Piney Point, MD $54,658

Pomfret, MD $58,597

Port Republic, MD $56,758

Port Tobacco, MD $57,753

Prince Frederick, MD $57,103

Ridge, MD $54,201

Rock Point, MD $56,303

Saint Inigoes, MD $54,375

Saint Leonard, MD $56,484

Saint Marys City, MD $54,893

Scotland, MD $53,842

Solomons, MD $55,655

Sunderland, MD $57,560

Tall Timbers, MD $54,728

Valley Lee, MD $54,749

Welcome, MD $57,394

White Plains, MD $58,603

Southern Md Facility, MD $59,318

Annapolis Junction, MD $56,727

Lanham, MD $59,543

Beltsville, MD $59,458

Laurel, MD $58,162

Bladensburg, MD $59,892

Lothian, MD $58,129

Mount Rainier, MD $59,920

North Beach, MD $57,321

Bowie, MD $58,152

Brentwood, MD $59,916

Capitol Heights, MD $59,890

Chesapeake Beach, MD $57,292

Churchton, MD $57,305

Clinton, MD $59,553

Still Pond, MD $55,157

Sudlersville, MD $55,054

Taylors Island, MD $55,543

Templeville, MD $54,907

Tilghman, MD $56,337

Toddville, MD $54,345

Trappe, MD $55,220

Wingate, MD $54,558

Wittman, MD $56,151

Woolford, MD $55,314

Worton, MD $55,346

Wye Mills, MD $55,739

Frederick, MD $55,108

Adamstown, MD $56,253

Big Pool, MD $52,254

Boonsboro, MD $54,115

Braddock Heights, MD $55,080

Brownsville, MD $54,919

Brunswick, MD $55,426

Buckeystown, MD $55,834

Burkittsville, MD $55,007

Cascade, MD $53,623

Cavetown, MD $53,555

Chewsville, MD $53,637

Clear Spring, MD $52,920

Cooksville, MD $56,142

Emmitsburg, MD $53,801

Fairplay, MD $53,767

Funkstown, MD $53,762

Glenelg, MD $56,736

Glenwood, MD $56,458

Hagerstown, MD $53,490

Hancock, MD $51,996

Ijamsville, MD $56,115

Jefferson, MD $55,481

Keedysville, MD $54,287

Keymar, MD $54,260

Knoxville, MD $55,135

Ladiesburg, MD $54,455

Libertytown, MD $54,956

Lisbon, MD $56,149

Little Orleans, MD $51,708

Maugansville, MD $53,296

Middletown, MD $54,877

Monrovia, MD $55,992

Mount Airy, MD $55,656

Myersville, MD $54,164

New Market, MD $55,431

New Midway, MD $54,453

New Windsor, MD $54,946

Point Of Rocks, MD $56,147

Rocky Ridge, MD $54,091

Rohrersville, MD $54,657

Sabillasville, MD $53,695

Saint James, MD $53,776

Sharpsburg, MD $54,206

Smithsburg, MD $53,603

Sykesville, MD $55,800

Taneytown, MD $53,930

Thurmont, MD $54,152

Tuscarora, MD $56,361

Union Bridge, MD $54,723

Unionville, MD $54,987

Walkersville, MD $54,793

West Friendship, MD $56,265

Williamsport, MD $53,548

Woodbine, MD $56,143

Woodsboro, MD $54,532

Salisbury, MD $54,084

Allen, MD $54,010

Berlin, MD $53,953

Bishopville, MD $53,966

Bivalve, MD $54,164

Manchester, MD $53,681

Marriottsville, MD $56,023

Maryland Line, MD $53,516

Mayo, MD $56,821

Millersville, MD $56,358

Monkton, MD $55,032

Odenton, MD $56,928

Crofton, MD $57,253

Owings Mills, MD $55,911

Parkton, MD $54,188

Pasadena, MD $56,100

Perry Hall, MD $55,948

Perryman, MD $55,016

Phoenix, MD $55,653

Pylesville, MD $53,864

Randallstown, MD $55,998

Reisterstown, MD $55,779

Riderwood, MD $56,116

Riva, MD $57,039

Severn, MD $56,349

Severna Park, MD $56,273

Simpsonville, MD $56,821

Sparks Glencoe, MD $55,203

Crisfield, MD $53,676

Stevenson, MD $56,034

Dhs, MD $59,270

Waldorf, MD $58,569

Street, MD $54,110

Upperco, MD $54,876

Upper Falls, MD $55,773

Westminster, MD $54,878

Whiteford, MD $53,843

White Hall, MD $54,115

White Marsh, MD $55,896

Woodstock, MD $56,049

Baltimore, MD $56,122

Towson, MD $56,115

Gwynn Oak, MD $56,134

Pikesville, MD $56,094

Sparrows Point, MD $56,061

Middle River, MD $55,945

Essex, MD $56,077

Dundalk, MD $56,131

Brooklyn, MD $56,132

Curtis Bay, MD $56,143

Halethorpe, MD $56,139

Catonsville, MD $56,167

Parkville, MD $56,106

Nottingham, MD $56,049

Rosedale, MD $56,121

Windsor Mill, MD $56,104

Gaithersburg, MD $58,485

Washington Grove, MD $58,515

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

Understanding how an Academic Programs Specialist'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.

$49,659

Average $56,122/year

$62,451

$4,138

Average $4,677/month

$5,204

$955

Average $1,079/week

$1,201

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,451	$5,204	$1,201	$30
Average	$56,122	$4,677	$1,079	$27
25th Percentile	$49,659	$4,138	$955	$24

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