What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Programs 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 Administrative Programs Assistant?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Programs Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrative Programs Assistant's salary?

An Administrative Programs Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $50,121 for beginners, reaching about $53,379 at mid-level, and approach $58,104 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Programs Assistant?

Administrative Programs Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Programs Assistant roles are District of Columbia $59,183, California $58,958, Massachusetts $58,173. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Programs Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Programs Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Administrative Programs Manager: $146,427; Administrative Manager for Strategy & Programs: $142,958; Administrative Director of Graduate Programs: $96,568; Assistant Director - Programs: $64,584; Assistant Director for Programs: $63,732.

Administrative Programs Assistant Salary in Colorado

How much does an Administrative Programs Assistant make in Colorado? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Programs Assistant in Colorado is $54,538 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,803
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,230 to $60,958
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,397

10% $44,397

50% (Median) $54,538

90% $66,803

Administrative Programs Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,958	$5,080	$1,172	$29
Average	$54,538	$4,545	$1,049	$26
25th Percentile	$49,230	$4,102	$947	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Programs Assistant Salaries

An Administrative Programs 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 Administrative Programs Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Programs 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): $50,121
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,526
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,379
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,589
Expert (over 8 years): $58,104

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Administrative Programs Assistant	less than 1 year	$50,121
Early Career Level Administrative Programs Assistant	1-2 years	$50,526
Mid-Level Level Administrative Programs Assistant	2-4 years	$53,379
Senior-Level Level Administrative Programs Assistant	5-8 years	$56,589
Expert Level Administrative Programs Assistant	over 8 years	$58,104

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

District of Columbia: $59,183.
California: $58,958.
Massachusetts: $58,173.

District of Columbia $59,183 California $58,958 Massachusetts $58,173 Washington $57,959 New Jersey $57,937 Alaska $57,863 Connecticut $57,125 New York $56,826

Hawaii $55,869 Rhode Island $55,420 Maryland $55,115 Minnesota $54,698 Colorado $54,538 Illinois $54,484 Oregon $54,281 Delaware $54,132

New Hampshire $54,037 Virginia $53,827 Pennsylvania $53,212 Nevada $52,902 North Dakota $52,801 Michigan $52,640 Wisconsin $52,581 Vermont $52,464

Texas $52,138 Maine $52,116 Arizona $52,084 Ohio $52,047 Georgia $51,555 Indiana $51,309 Wyoming $51,261 Utah $51,186

Iowa $51,154 Kansas $50,898 Louisiana $50,823 North Carolina $50,796 Missouri $50,785 Florida $50,577 Montana $50,465 Nebraska $50,358

Kentucky $50,299 South Carolina $50,085 Tennessee $49,952 Idaho $49,898 New Mexico $49,508 Oklahoma $49,422 Alabama $49,107 South Dakota $48,578

Arkansas $48,289 West Virginia $48,134 Mississippi $47,669

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Programs 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:

Glen Haven: $53,470
Hygiene: $55,328
Johnstown: $53,589

Glen Haven, CO $53,470

Hygiene, CO $55,328

Johnstown, CO $53,589

Laporte, CO $52,995

Livermore, CO $52,823

Loveland, CO $53,422

Lyons, CO $55,231

Masonville, CO $53,029

Mead, CO $54,198

Milliken, CO $53,515

Niwot, CO $55,762

Red Feather Lakes, CO $52,968

Severance, CO $53,071

Timnath, CO $53,003

Wellington, CO $52,706

Windsor, CO $53,079

Brighton, CO $54,395

Ault, CO $52,978

Briggsdale, CO $52,992

Carr, CO $52,081

Eastlake, CO $54,536

Eaton, CO $53,145

Evans, CO $53,416

Fort Lupton, CO $54,240

Galeton, CO $53,151

Gilcrest, CO $53,708

Gill, CO $53,238

Greeley, CO $53,284

Henderson, CO $54,479

Hudson, CO $54,061

Keenesburg, CO $53,800

Kersey, CO $53,244

La Salle, CO $53,615

Lucerne, CO $53,227

Nunn, CO $52,810

Orchard, CO $52,986

Pierce, CO $53,012

Ohio City, CO $53,557

Parlin, CO $53,305

Penrose, CO $52,840

Pitkin, CO $53,491

Poncha Springs, CO $53,128

Powderhorn, CO $53,194

Rockvale, CO $52,600

Sargents, CO $53,038

Twin Lakes, CO $54,790

Westcliffe, CO $52,629

Wetmore, CO $52,291

Durango, CO $53,343

Cahone, CO $53,212

Cortez, CO $53,172

Dolores, CO $53,298

Dove Creek, CO $53,159

Egnar, CO $53,188

Hesperus, CO $52,877

Lewis, CO $53,306

Mancos, CO $53,170

Marvel, CO $52,875

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $52,895

Pleasant View, CO $53,059

Rico, CO $53,311

Towaoc, CO $52,950

Yellow Jacket, CO $53,242

Montrose, CO $53,510

Austin, CO $53,580

Bedrock, CO $53,175

Cedaredge, CO $53,634

Cory, CO $53,567

Crawford, CO $53,415

Delta, CO $53,509

Eckert, CO $53,593

Hotchkiss, CO $53,560

Lazear, CO $53,520

Naturita, CO $53,283

Norwood, CO $53,304

Nucla, CO $53,365

Olathe, CO $53,451

Ophir, CO $53,361

Ouray, CO $53,353

Paonia, CO $53,806

Paradox, CO $53,204

Placerville, CO $53,312

Redvale, CO $53,329

Ridgway, CO $53,345

Silverton, CO $53,255

Somerset, CO $53,969

Telluride, CO $53,371

Grand Junction, CO $53,840

Platteville, CO $53,827

Roggen, CO $53,271

Weldona, CO $52,860

Wiggins, CO $53,143

Fort Morgan, CO $52,882

Log Lane Village, CO $53,055

Akron, CO $52,499

Amherst, CO $52,330

Atwood, CO $52,682

Brush, CO $52,679

Crook, CO $52,533

Eckley, CO $52,367

Fleming, CO $52,633

Grover, CO $52,592

Haxtun, CO $52,623

Hereford, CO $52,256

Hillrose, CO $52,731

Holyoke, CO $52,463

Idalia, CO $52,200

Iliff, CO $52,671

Julesburg, CO $52,458

Lindon, CO $52,274

Merino, CO $52,728

New Raymer, CO $52,717

Otis, CO $52,546

Ovid, CO $52,477

Padroni, CO $52,537

Paoli, CO $52,623

Peetz, CO $52,523

Sedgwick, CO $52,496

Snyder, CO $52,689

Sterling, CO $52,773

Stoneham, CO $52,719

Vernon, CO $52,250

Woodrow, CO $52,383

Wray, CO $52,354

Yuma, CO $52,530

Anton, CO $52,287

Arapahoe, CO $51,875

Arriba, CO $52,063

Bethune, CO $52,140

Burlington, CO $52,091

Calhan, CO $52,916

Cascade, CO $53,351

Cheyenne Wells, CO $51,950

Cope, CO $52,262

Cripple Creek, CO $53,250

Divide, CO $53,278

Flagler, CO $52,116

Florissant, CO $53,235

Fountain, CO $52,911

Genoa, CO $52,098

Green Mountain Falls, CO $53,337

Guffey, CO $53,178

Hugo, CO $51,779

Joes, CO $52,314

Karval, CO $51,479

Kirk, CO $52,271

Kit Carson, CO $51,885

Limon, CO $52,413

Lake George, CO $53,315

Manitou Springs, CO $53,351

Matheson, CO $52,374

Peyton, CO $53,165

Ramah, CO $52,036

Rush, CO $52,160

Seibert, CO $52,094

Simla, CO $52,612

Stratton, CO $52,146

U S A F Academy, CO $53,347

Victor, CO $53,226

Vona, CO $52,125

Wild Horse, CO $51,786

Woodland Park, CO $53,307

Yoder, CO $52,361

Colorado Springs, CO $53,351

Clifton, CO $53,806

Fruita, CO $53,672

Gateway, CO $53,294

Glade Park, CO $53,479

Loma, CO $53,692

Mack, CO $53,549

Palisade, CO $53,709

Whitewater, CO $53,475

Glenwood Springs, CO $54,359

Dinosaur, CO $53,461

Aspen, CO $55,377

Snowmass Village, CO $55,375

Avon, CO $54,878

Basalt, CO $55,201

Carbondale, CO $54,995

Collbran, CO $53,656

Craig, CO $54,050

De Beque, CO $53,649

Eagle, CO $54,653

Edwards, CO $54,770

Parachute, CO $53,929

Battlement Mesa, CO $53,879

Gypsum, CO $54,381

Hamilton, CO $54,280

Hayden, CO $54,127

Maybell, CO $53,528

Meeker, CO $54,285

Meredith, CO $55,019

Mesa, CO $53,630

Minturn, CO $54,710

Molina, CO $53,598

New Castle, CO $54,171

Rangely, CO $53,678

Red Cliff, CO $54,703

Rifle, CO $54,037

Silt, CO $54,015

Slater, CO $53,793

Snowmass, CO $55,264

Wolcott, CO $54,686

Woody Creek, CO $55,373

Vail, CO $54,945

Pueblo, CO $51,732

Colorado City, CO $52,085

Aguilar, CO $52,313

Arlington, CO $51,392

Avondale, CO $51,870

Beulah, CO $52,089

Boncarbo, CO $52,338

Boone, CO $52,038

Branson, CO $51,910

Campo, CO $51,718

Cheraw, CO $51,817

Crowley, CO $51,928

Eads, CO $51,854

Fort Lyon, CO $51,797

Fowler, CO $51,945

Gardner, CO $52,454

Granada, CO $51,970

Hartman, CO $52,070

Hasty, CO $51,911

Haswell, CO $51,604

Hoehne, CO $52,254

Holly, CO $51,906

Kim, CO $51,857

La Junta, CO $51,890

Lamar, CO $52,048

Las Animas, CO $51,861

La Veta, CO $52,545

Mc Clave, CO $51,919

Manzanola, CO $51,850

Model, CO $51,929

Olney Springs, CO $51,761

Ordway, CO $51,504

Pritchett, CO $51,859

Rocky Ford, CO $51,775

Rye, CO $52,165

Sheridan Lake, CO $51,874

Springfield, CO $51,966

Sugar City, CO $51,366

Swink, CO $51,838

Trinchera, CO $52,030

Trinidad, CO $52,255

Two Buttes, CO $51,963

Vilas, CO $51,955

Walsenburg, CO $52,268

Walsh, CO $51,900

Weston, CO $52,437

Wiley, CO $51,871

Alamosa, CO $52,944

Antonito, CO $52,911

Arboles, CO $53,018

Arvada, CO $54,538

Aurora, CO $54,501

Bayfield, CO $53,167

Broomfield, CO $54,778

Commerce City, CO $54,410

Dupont, CO $54,514

Eldorado Springs, CO $55,812

Lafayette, CO $55,317

Louisville, CO $55,386

Westminster, CO $54,513

Wheat Ridge, CO $54,511

Agate, CO $52,579

Bennett, CO $53,946

Byers, CO $53,302

Castle Rock, CO $53,538

Deer Trail, CO $52,950

Elbert, CO $53,200

Elizabeth, CO $53,648

Englewood, CO $54,501

Franktown, CO $53,503

Kiowa, CO $53,262

Larkspur, CO $53,365

Littleton, CO $54,447

Lone Tree, CO $54,303

Louviers, CO $54,228

Monument, CO $53,312

Palmer Lake, CO $53,317

Parker, CO $54,104

Sedalia, CO $53,565

Strasburg, CO $53,774

Watkins, CO $54,178

Denver, CO $54,495

Thornton, CO $54,538

Boulder, CO $56,082

Golden, CO $54,506

Alma, CO $54,199

Bailey, CO $54,076

Black Hawk, CO $55,051

Bond, CO $54,681

Breckenridge, CO $54,315

Buffalo Creek, CO $53,889

Burns, CO $54,329

Central City, CO $54,741

Clark, CO $53,815

Climax, CO $54,378

Coalmont, CO $53,722

Como, CO $53,538

Conifer, CO $54,217

Cowdrey, CO $53,505

Dillon, CO $54,283

Dumont, CO $54,546

Evergreen, CO $54,412

Empire, CO $54,297

Fairplay, CO $53,588

Fraser, CO $54,359

Frisco, CO $54,618

Georgetown, CO $54,257

Granby, CO $54,214

Grand Lake, CO $54,184

Grant, CO $53,799

Hartsel, CO $53,302

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $54,141

Idaho Springs, CO $54,454

Idledale, CO $54,450

Indian Hills, CO $54,422

Jamestown, CO $55,991

Jefferson, CO $53,686

Kittredge, CO $54,428

Kremmling, CO $54,136

Leadville, CO $54,312

Mc Coy, CO $54,321

Morrison, CO $54,411

Nederland, CO $55,482

Oak Creek, CO $54,224

Parshall, CO $54,457

Phippsburg, CO $54,277

Pine, CO $53,955

Pinecliffe, CO $55,743

Rand, CO $53,725

Rollinsville, CO $55,223

Shawnee, CO $53,942

Silver Plume, CO $54,027

Steamboat Springs, CO $54,123

Tabernash, CO $54,485

Toponas, CO $54,257

Walden, CO $53,645

Ward, CO $55,336

Winter Park, CO $54,555

Yampa, CO $54,331

Silverthorne, CO $54,571

Longmont, CO $55,112

Allenspark, CO $54,862

Estes Park, CO $54,039

Bellvue, CO $53,347

Berthoud, CO $54,001

Dacono, CO $54,630

Drake, CO $53,366

Erie, CO $54,875

Firestone, CO $54,494

Fort Collins, CO $52,966

Frederick, CO $54,497

Blanca, CO $52,757

Capulin, CO $53,028

Center, CO $52,984

Chama, CO $52,576

Chimney Rock, CO $53,040

Chromo, CO $52,684

Conejos, CO $52,878

Creede, CO $53,156

Crestone, CO $52,781

Del Norte, CO $53,040

Fort Garland, CO $52,638

San Luis, CO $52,424

Homelake, CO $52,990

Hooper, CO $52,814

Ignacio, CO $52,938

Jaroso, CO $52,540

La Jara, CO $52,963

Manassa, CO $52,910

Moffat, CO $52,851

Monte Vista, CO $53,022

Mosca, CO $52,748

Pagosa Springs, CO $53,036

Romeo, CO $53,065

Saguache, CO $53,033

Sanford, CO $52,768

San Pablo, CO $52,497

South Fork, CO $53,093

Villa Grove, CO $52,922

Salida, CO $53,130

Almont, CO $54,498

Buena Vista, CO $54,414

Canon City, CO $52,893

Cimarron, CO $53,250

Coal Creek, CO $52,579

Coaldale, CO $53,000

Cotopaxi, CO $52,851

Crested Butte, CO $54,784

Florence, CO $52,496

Monarch, CO $53,241

Granite, CO $54,040

Gunnison, CO $53,291

Hillside, CO $52,832

Howard, CO $53,096

Lake City, CO $53,247

Nathrop, CO $53,290

Administrative Programs Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Programs 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, Administrative Programs Assistant positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Programs Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Programs Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$68,172	$33.0	25%
Internet	$65,445	$31.0	20%
Software & Networking	$65,445	$31.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$62,718	$30.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$59,992	$29.0	10%

Administrative Programs Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Programs 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.

$49,230

Average $54,538/year

$60,958

$4,102

Average $4,545/month

$5,080

$947

Average $1,049/week

$1,172

$24

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,958	$5,080	$1,172	$29
Average	$54,538	$4,545	$1,049	$26
25th Percentile	$49,230	$4,102	$947	$24

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