What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Program Specialist'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 Administrative Program Specialist?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Program Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrative Program Specialist's salary?

An Administrative Program Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $69,527 for beginners, reaching about $71,167 at mid-level, and approach $76,046 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Program Specialist?

Administrative Program Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Program Specialist roles are District of Columbia $82,122, California $81,811, Massachusetts $80,720. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Program Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Program Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Administrative Program Director: $150,785; Program Administrative Manager: $144,000; Administrative and Program Analyst: $79,608; Administrative Program Supervisor: $67,038; CE Program Specialist: $61,090.

Administrative Program Specialist Salary in Maryland

How much does an Administrative Program Specialist make in Maryland? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Program Specialist in Maryland is $76,478 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,249
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,139 to $86,826
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,547

10% $60,547

50% (Median) $76,478

90% $96,249

Administrative Program Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,826	$7,236	$1,670	$42
Average	$76,478	$6,373	$1,471	$37
25th Percentile	$68,139	$5,678	$1,310	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Program Specialist Salaries

An Administrative Program 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 Administrative Program Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Program 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): $69,527
Early Career (1-2 years): $70,158
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,167
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,060
Expert (over 8 years): $76,046

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Administrative Program Specialist	less than 1 year	$69,527
Early Career Level Administrative Program Specialist	1-2 years	$70,158
Mid-Level Level Administrative Program Specialist	2-4 years	$71,167
Senior-Level Level Administrative Program Specialist	5-8 years	$73,060
Expert Level Administrative Program Specialist	over 8 years	$76,046

How Do Administrative Program 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 Administrative Program Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,122.
California: $81,811.
Massachusetts: $80,720.

District of Columbia $82,122 California $81,811 Massachusetts $80,720 Washington $80,424 New Jersey $80,394 Alaska $80,290 Connecticut $79,266 New York $78,851

Hawaii $77,523 Rhode Island $76,900 Maryland $76,478 Minnesota $75,899 Colorado $75,677 Illinois $75,602 Oregon $75,321 Delaware $75,113

New Hampshire $74,982 Virginia $74,690 Pennsylvania $73,837 Nevada $73,407 North Dakota $73,266 Michigan $73,044 Wisconsin $72,962 Vermont $72,799

Texas $72,346 Maine $72,317 Arizona $72,272 Ohio $72,220 Georgia $71,538 Indiana $71,197 Wyoming $71,130 Utah $71,026

Iowa $70,982 Kansas $70,626 Louisiana $70,522 North Carolina $70,485 Missouri $70,470 Florida $70,181 Montana $70,025 Nebraska $69,876

Kentucky $69,795 South Carolina $69,498 Tennessee $69,313 Idaho $69,239 New Mexico $68,697 Oklahoma $68,578 Alabama $68,141 South Dakota $67,407

Arkansas $67,006 West Virginia $66,791 Mississippi $66,146

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Program 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: $78,746
Riverdale: $81,563
College Park: $81,469

Owings, MD $78,746

Riverdale, MD $81,563

College Park, MD $81,469

Fort Washington, MD $81,416

Oxon Hill, MD $81,651

Suitland, MD $81,625

District Heights, MD $81,584

Temple Hills, MD $81,627

Deale, MD $78,381

Dunkirk, MD $79,210

Fort George G Meade, MD $77,393

Friendship, MD $78,630

Fulton, MD $78,422

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $81,349

Savage, MD $77,508

Shady Side, MD $77,762

Galesville, MD $78,105

Greenbelt, MD $81,187

Glenn Dale, MD $80,290

Upper Marlboro, MD $80,368

Harwood, MD $78,405

Highland, MD $78,350

West River, MD $78,420

Tracys Landing, MD $78,476

Hyattsville, MD $81,629

Jessup, MD $77,127

Bethesda, MD $81,653

Glen Echo, MD $81,638

Chevy Chase, MD $81,644

Cabin John, MD $81,621

Olney, MD $79,783

Brookeville, MD $78,293

Poolesville, MD $78,982

Barnesville, MD $77,883

Beallsville, MD $78,026

Boyds, MD $78,623

Dickerson, MD $77,937

Rockville, MD $80,722

Potomac, MD $80,955

Derwood, MD $79,866

Sandy Spring, MD $79,400

Ashton, MD $79,225

Brinklow, MD $78,637

Burtonsville, MD $79,557

Montgomery Village, MD $78,906

Kensington, MD $81,575

Garrett Park, MD $81,479

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $80,839

Silver Spring, MD $81,528

Takoma Park, MD $81,635

Aberdeen, MD $74,775

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $74,760

Abingdon, MD $75,338

Gunpowder, MD $75,792

Arnold, MD $76,675

Baldwin, MD $75,650

Bel Air, MD $75,021

Belcamp, MD $75,130

Benson, MD $74,677

Boring, MD $74,842

Brooklandville, MD $76,386

Butler, MD $75,545

Chase, MD $76,142

Churchville, MD $74,460

Clarksville, MD $77,519

Cockeysville, MD $75,690

Hunt Valley, MD $76,007

Crownsville, MD $77,193

Darlington, MD $73,802

Davidsonville, MD $78,319

Dayton, MD $77,470

Edgewater, MD $77,602

Edgewood, MD $75,567

Ellicott City, MD $76,537

Columbia, MD $77,110

Fallston, MD $75,370

Finksburg, MD $75,395

Forest Hill, MD $74,612

Fork, MD $75,906

Fort Howard, MD $76,385

Freeland, MD $73,113

Gambrills, MD $77,485

Gibson Island, MD $76,427

Glen Arm, MD $76,185

Glen Burnie, MD $76,518

Glyndon, MD $75,786

Hampstead, MD $74,043

Elkridge, MD $76,601

Hanover, MD $76,645

Harmans, MD $76,642

Havre De Grace, MD $74,290

Hydes, MD $75,912

Jarrettsville, MD $74,364

Joppa, MD $75,759

Kingsville, MD $75,927

Lineboro, MD $72,927

Linthicum Heights, MD $76,530

Long Green, MD $76,061

Spencerville, MD $79,439

Clarksburg, MD $77,701

Damascus, MD $77,032

Germantown, MD $79,335

Annapolis, MD $77,268

Cumberland, MD $70,191

Accident, MD $70,074

Barton, MD $70,403

Bittinger, MD $70,271

Bloomington, MD $70,521

Corriganville, MD $69,744

Eckhart Mines, MD $70,131

Ellerslie, MD $69,833

Flintstone, MD $70,208

Friendsville, MD $70,054

Frostburg, MD $70,034

Grantsville, MD $70,037

Kitzmiller, MD $70,043

Lonaconing, MD $70,276

Luke, MD $70,526

Mc Henry, MD $70,080

Midland, MD $70,511

Midlothian, MD $70,044

Mount Savage, MD $69,724

Oakland, MD $69,877

Oldtown, MD $70,304

Pinto, MD $70,433

Rawlings, MD $70,456

Spring Gap, MD $70,389

Swanton, MD $70,218

Westernport, MD $70,523

Easton, MD $75,736

Barclay, MD $75,103

Bethlehem, MD $75,200

Betterton, MD $75,159

Bozman, MD $76,381

Cambridge, MD $75,203

Centreville, MD $75,815

Chester, MD $76,400

Chestertown, MD $75,510

Church Creek, MD $75,085

Church Hill, MD $75,409

Claiborne, MD $76,518

Cordova, MD $75,479

Crapo, MD $74,423

Crocheron, MD $73,886

Crumpton, MD $75,017

Denton, MD $75,085

East New Market, MD $74,904

Federalsburg, MD $74,889

Fishing Creek, MD $74,699

Galena, MD $74,815

Goldsboro, MD $74,941

Grasonville, MD $76,254

Greensboro, MD $74,955

Henderson, MD $75,024

Hillsboro, MD $75,533

Hurlock, MD $74,921

Ingleside, MD $75,163

Kennedyville, MD $74,948

Mcdaniel, MD $76,488

Madison, MD $75,669

Marydel, MD $74,818

Massey, MD $74,833

Millington, MD $74,939

Neavitt, MD $76,477

Newcomb, MD $75,950

Oxford, MD $75,574

Preston, MD $75,172

Price, MD $75,460

Queen Anne, MD $75,657

Queenstown, MD $76,088

Rhodesdale, MD $74,472

Ridgely, MD $75,251

Rock Hall, MD $75,971

Royal Oak, MD $75,809

Saint Michaels, MD $76,323

Secretary, MD $75,189

Sherwood, MD $76,943

Deal Island, MD $73,320

Eden, MD $73,465

Ewell, MD $73,092

Fruitland, MD $73,717

Girdletree, MD $72,924

Hebron, MD $73,648

Linkwood, MD $74,687

Manokin, MD $73,223

Mardela Springs, MD $73,913

Marion Station, MD $72,966

Nanticoke, MD $73,615

Newark, MD $73,309

Ocean City, MD $73,662

Parsonsburg, MD $73,514

Pittsville, MD $73,517

Pocomoke City, MD $73,061

Powellville, MD $73,480

Princess Anne, MD $73,412

Quantico, MD $73,503

Rehobeth, MD $72,944

Sharptown, MD $74,319

Showell, MD $73,515

Snow Hill, MD $73,255

Stockton, MD $72,817

Tyaskin, MD $73,432

Tylerton, MD $73,178

Upper Fairmount, MD $73,402

Vienna, MD $74,070

Westover, MD $73,222

Whaleyville, MD $73,477

Willards, MD $73,506

Delmar, MD $73,701

North East, MD $74,358

Perry Point, MD $74,250

Perryville, MD $74,222

Port Deposit, MD $74,039

Rising Sun, MD $73,796

Warwick, MD $74,798

Cecilton, MD $74,747

Charlestown, MD $74,347

Chesapeake City, MD $74,746

Childs, MD $74,646

Stevensville, MD $76,595

Colora, MD $73,730

Conowingo, MD $73,606

Earleville, MD $74,676

Elk Mills, MD $74,671

Elkton, MD $74,617

Georgetown, MD $74,732

Lutherville Timonium, MD $76,323

Abell, MD $75,564

Accokeek, MD $80,748

Aquasco, MD $78,749

Avenue, MD $75,685

Barstow, MD $77,810

Bel Alton, MD $78,195

Benedict, MD $78,142

Brandywine, MD $79,983

Broomes Island, MD $76,926

Bryans Road, MD $80,590

Bryantown, MD $79,133

Bushwood, MD $75,740

California, MD $75,675

Callaway, MD $75,147

Chaptico, MD $76,459

Charlotte Hall, MD $77,612

Cheltenham, MD $80,731

Clements, MD $76,460

Cobb Island, MD $75,774

Coltons Point, MD $75,418

Compton, MD $75,829

Dameron, MD $74,189

Dowell, MD $75,911

Drayden, MD $74,367

Faulkner, MD $77,777

Great Mills, MD $75,269

Helen, MD $77,174

Hollywood, MD $76,122

Hughesville, MD $78,605

Huntingtown, MD $78,282

Indian Head, MD $78,769

Ironsides, MD $78,452

Issue, MD $76,183

La Plata, MD $78,993

Leonardtown, MD $75,549

Lexington Park, MD $75,038

Loveville, MD $76,341

Lusby, MD $76,053

Marbury, MD $79,401

Mechanicsville, MD $77,159

Morganza, MD $76,708

Mount Victoria, MD $75,826

Nanjemoy, MD $77,529

Newburg, MD $76,752

Park Hall, MD $74,818

Patuxent River, MD $75,213

Piney Point, MD $74,483

Pomfret, MD $79,851

Port Republic, MD $77,345

Port Tobacco, MD $78,701

Prince Frederick, MD $77,815

Ridge, MD $73,861

Rock Point, MD $76,725

Saint Inigoes, MD $74,098

Saint Leonard, MD $76,972

Saint Marys City, MD $74,803

Scotland, MD $73,371

Solomons, MD $75,842

Sunderland, MD $78,438

Tall Timbers, MD $74,578

Valley Lee, MD $74,608

Welcome, MD $78,212

White Plains, MD $79,859

Southern Md Facility, MD $80,834

Annapolis Junction, MD $77,302

Lanham, MD $81,140

Beltsville, MD $81,024

Laurel, MD $79,258

Bladensburg, MD $81,615

Lothian, MD $79,213

Mount Rainier, MD $81,654

North Beach, MD $78,112

Bowie, MD $79,245

Brentwood, MD $81,649

Capitol Heights, MD $81,613

Chesapeake Beach, MD $78,072

Churchton, MD $78,091

Clinton, MD $81,153

Still Pond, MD $75,163

Sudlersville, MD $75,022

Taylors Island, MD $75,689

Templeville, MD $74,822

Tilghman, MD $76,771

Toddville, MD $74,057

Trappe, MD $75,249

Wingate, MD $74,347

Wittman, MD $76,518

Woolford, MD $75,377

Worton, MD $75,421

Wye Mills, MD $75,956

Frederick, MD $75,096

Adamstown, MD $76,657

Big Pool, MD $71,207

Boonsboro, MD $73,744

Braddock Heights, MD $75,058

Brownsville, MD $74,838

Brunswick, MD $75,530

Buckeystown, MD $76,086

Burkittsville, MD $74,959

Cascade, MD $73,072

Cavetown, MD $72,980

Chewsville, MD $73,092

Clear Spring, MD $72,115

Cooksville, MD $76,505

Emmitsburg, MD $73,316

Fairplay, MD $73,270

Funkstown, MD $73,262

Glenelg, MD $77,315

Glenwood, MD $76,936

Hagerstown, MD $72,891

Hancock, MD $70,856

Ijamsville, MD $76,469

Jefferson, MD $75,605

Keedysville, MD $73,977

Keymar, MD $73,940

Knoxville, MD $75,134

Ladiesburg, MD $74,207

Libertytown, MD $74,890

Lisbon, MD $76,515

Little Orleans, MD $70,464

Maugansville, MD $72,627

Middletown, MD $74,782

Monrovia, MD $76,301

Mount Airy, MD $75,843

Myersville, MD $73,810

New Market, MD $75,536

New Midway, MD $74,204

New Windsor, MD $74,876

Point Of Rocks, MD $76,512

Rocky Ridge, MD $73,711

Rohrersville, MD $74,482

Sabillasville, MD $73,171

Saint James, MD $73,281

Sharpsburg, MD $73,868

Smithsburg, MD $73,046

Sykesville, MD $76,039

Taneytown, MD $73,491

Thurmont, MD $73,794

Tuscarora, MD $76,804

Union Bridge, MD $74,571

Unionville, MD $74,932

Walkersville, MD $74,667

West Friendship, MD $76,673

Williamsport, MD $72,971

Woodbine, MD $76,507

Woodsboro, MD $74,312

Salisbury, MD $73,701

Allen, MD $73,601

Berlin, MD $73,523

Bishopville, MD $73,540

Bivalve, MD $73,810

Manchester, MD $73,153

Marriottsville, MD $76,343

Maryland Line, MD $72,927

Mayo, MD $77,431

Millersville, MD $76,800

Monkton, MD $74,993

Odenton, MD $77,576

Crofton, MD $78,020

Owings Mills, MD $76,191

Parkton, MD $73,842

Pasadena, MD $76,448

Perry Hall, MD $76,241

Perryman, MD $74,970

Phoenix, MD $75,840

Pylesville, MD $73,402

Randallstown, MD $76,309

Reisterstown, MD $76,011

Riderwood, MD $76,470

Riva, MD $77,727

Severn, MD $76,788

Severna Park, MD $76,684

Simpsonville, MD $77,431

Sparks Glencoe, MD $75,226

Crisfield, MD $73,145

Stevenson, MD $76,359

Dhs, MD $80,768

Waldorf, MD $79,813

Street, MD $73,736

Upperco, MD $74,780

Upper Falls, MD $76,002

Westminster, MD $74,783

Whiteford, MD $73,373

White Hall, MD $73,743

White Marsh, MD $76,171

Woodstock, MD $76,378

Baltimore, MD $76,478

Towson, MD $76,469

Gwynn Oak, MD $76,494

Pikesville, MD $76,440

Sparrows Point, MD $76,395

Middle River, MD $76,237

Essex, MD $76,418

Dundalk, MD $76,490

Brooklyn, MD $76,492

Curtis Bay, MD $76,507

Halethorpe, MD $76,501

Catonsville, MD $76,539

Parkville, MD $76,457

Nottingham, MD $76,379

Rosedale, MD $76,477

Windsor Mill, MD $76,453

Gaithersburg, MD $79,698

Washington Grove, MD $79,740

Administrative Program Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Program Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Program Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Program Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Program Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$95,597	$46.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$87,949	$42.0	15%
Biotechnology	$84,125	$40.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$84,125	$40.0	10%
Telecom	$84,125	$40.0	10%

Administrative Program Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Program 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.

$68,139

Average $76,478/year

$86,826

$5,678

Average $6,373/month

$7,236

$1,310

Average $1,471/week

$1,670

$33

Average $37/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,826	$7,236	$1,670	$42
Average	$76,478	$6,373	$1,471	$37
25th Percentile	$68,139	$5,678	$1,310	$33

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