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

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

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

An Administrative Programs Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $130,304 for beginners, reaching about $131,696 at mid-level, and approach $134,653 for experts.

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

Administrative Programs Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Programs Manager roles are District of Columbia $162,124, California $161,509, Massachusetts $159,357. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Administrative Programs Manager level roles vary by specialization: Manager, Programs: $149,369; Administrative Manager for Strategy & Programs: $142,958; Educational Programs Sponsorship Manager: $110,800; Sponsored Research and Programs Manager: $110,790; Grants Programs Manager: $110,740.

Administrative Programs Manager Salary in Montana

How much does an Administrative Programs Manager make in Montana? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Programs Manager in Montana is $138,242 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $171,146
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $126,129 to $155,465
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,101

10% $115,101

50% (Median) $138,242

90% $171,146

Administrative Programs Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,465	$12,955	$2,990	$75
Average	$138,242	$11,520	$2,658	$66
25th Percentile	$126,129	$10,511	$2,426	$61

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Programs Manager Salaries

An Administrative 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 Administrative Programs Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative 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): $130,304
Early Career (1-2 years): $130,826
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $131,696
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,914
Expert (over 8 years): $134,653

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Administrative Programs Manager	less than 1 year	$130,304
Early Career Level Administrative Programs Manager	1-2 years	$130,826
Mid-Level Level Administrative Programs Manager	2-4 years	$131,696
Senior-Level Level Administrative Programs Manager	5-8 years	$132,914
Expert Level Administrative Programs Manager	over 8 years	$134,653

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

District of Columbia: $162,124.
California: $161,509.
Massachusetts: $159,357.

District of Columbia $162,124 California $161,509 Massachusetts $159,357 Washington $158,771 New Jersey $158,712 Alaska $158,507 Connecticut $156,487 New York $155,667

Hawaii $153,046 Rhode Island $151,816 Maryland $150,981 Minnesota $149,839 Colorado $149,399 Illinois $149,253 Oregon $148,697 Delaware $148,287

New Hampshire $148,029 Virginia $147,452 Pennsylvania $145,768 Nevada $144,919 North Dakota $144,641 Michigan $144,201 Wisconsin $144,040 Vermont $143,718

Texas $142,825 Maine $142,766 Arizona $142,678 Ohio $142,576 Georgia $141,229 Indiana $140,555 Wyoming $140,423 Utah $140,218

Iowa $140,131 Kansas $139,428 Louisiana $139,223 North Carolina $139,150 Missouri $139,120 Florida $138,549 Montana $138,242 Nebraska $137,949

Kentucky $137,788 South Carolina $137,202 Tennessee $136,836 Idaho $136,690 New Mexico $135,621 Oklahoma $135,386 Alabama $134,522 South Dakota $133,073

Arkansas $132,282 West Virginia $131,858 Mississippi $130,584

Top Paying Cities for Administrative 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:

Absarokee: $137,400
Acton: $140,727
Ashland: $137,294

Absarokee, MT $137,400

Acton, MT $140,727

Ashland, MT $137,294

Ballantine, MT $140,511

Bearcreek, MT $137,381

Belfry, MT $137,520

Bighorn, MT $137,069

Big Timber, MT $137,286

Birney, MT $137,198

Boyd, MT $138,637

Bridger, MT $138,100

Broadview, MT $139,948

Busby, MT $137,353

Clyde Park, MT $137,310

Columbus, MT $138,439

Cooke City, MT $137,042

Crow Agency, MT $137,470

Custer, MT $137,507

Decker, MT $137,328

Edgar, MT $140,204

Emigrant, MT $137,299

Fishtail, MT $137,182

Fromberg, MT $139,650

Gardiner, MT $137,303

Garryowen, MT $137,416

Grass Range, MT $137,161

Greycliff, MT $137,294

Hardin, MT $138,612

Fort Smith, MT $138,182

Harlowton, MT $137,237

Huntley, MT $141,204

Hysham, MT $137,139

Ingomar, MT $136,878

Joliet, MT $139,666

Lame Deer, MT $137,433

Laurel, MT $141,163

Lavina, MT $137,621

Livingston, MT $137,463

Lodge Grass, MT $137,493

Mc Leod, MT $136,999

Martinsdale, MT $137,088

Melstone, MT $137,139

Melville, MT $137,035

Molt, MT $140,331

Mosby, MT $136,950

Musselshell, MT $137,092

Nye, MT $137,165

Otter, MT $137,297

Park City, MT $140,194

Pompeys Pillar, MT $139,639

Pray, MT $137,228

Pryor, MT $139,718

Rapelje, MT $138,103

Red Lodge, MT $137,410

Reed Point, MT $137,239

Roberts, MT $137,990

Roscoe, MT $137,138

Roundup, MT $137,398

Ryegate, MT $137,114

Saint Xavier, MT $138,057

Sanders, MT $137,306

Sand Springs, MT $136,965

Shawmut, MT $137,070

Shepherd, MT $140,586

Silver Gate, MT $137,411

Springdale, MT $137,208

Sumatra, MT $136,965

Teigen, MT $137,164

Two Dot, MT $137,056

Wilsall, MT $137,177

Winnett, MT $137,066

Worden, MT $139,466

Wyola, MT $137,554

Billings, MT $141,327

Baker, MT $137,772

Wolf Point, MT $137,300

Antelope, MT $137,467

Bainville, MT $137,940

Brockton, MT $137,231

Brockway, MT $137,041

Circle, MT $137,145

Crane, MT $138,035

Culbertson, MT $137,533

Dagmar, MT $137,597

Fairview, MT $137,997

Flaxville, MT $137,124

Fort Peck, MT $137,059

Frazer, MT $137,217

Froid, MT $137,349

Glasgow, MT $137,290

Saint Marie, MT $137,873

Glentana, MT $137,060

Hinsdale, MT $137,029

Homestead, MT $137,349

Lambert, MT $137,265

Larslan, MT $137,040

Medicine Lake, MT $137,329

Nashua, MT $137,218

Opheim, MT $137,019

Outlook, MT $137,226

Peerless, MT $137,045

Plentywood, MT $137,442

Poplar, MT $137,325

Raymond, MT $137,340

Redstone, MT $137,050

Reserve, MT $137,185

Richey, MT $137,105

Richland, MT $137,029

Saco, MT $137,108

Savage, MT $137,514

Scobey, MT $137,231

Sidney, MT $138,031

Vandalia, MT $137,094

Vida, MT $137,138

Westby, MT $137,571

Whitetail, MT $137,026

Miles City, MT $137,312

Alzada, MT $137,193

Angela, MT $136,946

Alberton, MT $137,149

Arlee, MT $137,201

Bonner, MT $137,155

Charlo, MT $137,240

Clinton, MT $137,247

Condon, MT $137,001

Conner, MT $137,272

Corvallis, MT $137,454

Darby, MT $137,009

De Borgia, MT $136,725

Dixon, MT $137,119

Drummond, MT $137,193

Florence, MT $137,422

Frenchtown, MT $137,366

Grantsdale, MT $137,381

Hall, MT $137,165

Hamilton, MT $137,384

Pinesdale, MT $137,698

Haugan, MT $136,693

Helmville, MT $136,898

Heron, MT $136,744

Hot Springs, MT $136,993

Huson, MT $137,185

Lolo, MT $137,340

Lonepine, MT $137,042

Milltown, MT $137,687

Noxon, MT $136,688

Ovando, MT $136,883

Pablo, MT $137,731

Paradise, MT $137,198

Philipsburg, MT $137,165

Plains, MT $137,088

Polson, MT $137,303

Ravalli, MT $137,215

Ronan, MT $137,321

Saint Ignatius, MT $137,287

Saint Regis, MT $136,994

Saltese, MT $136,637

Seeley Lake, MT $137,231

Stevensville, MT $137,450

Sula, MT $136,960

Superior, MT $137,094

Thompson Falls, MT $136,899

Trout Creek, MT $136,772

Victor, MT $137,365

Kalispell, MT $137,422

Big Arm, MT $137,240

Bigfork, MT $137,234

Columbia Falls, MT $137,409

Coram, MT $137,231

Dayton, MT $137,259

Elmo, MT $137,098

Essex, MT $137,009

Eureka, MT $137,272

Fortine, MT $137,138

Hungry Horse, MT $137,567

Kila, MT $137,123

Lake Mc Donald, MT $137,247

Lakeside, MT $137,349

Libby, MT $137,066

Marion, MT $137,047

Martin City, MT $137,344

Olney, MT $137,026

Polebridge, MT $136,786

Proctor, MT $137,059

Rexford, MT $137,161

Rollins, MT $137,142

Somers, MT $137,331

Stryker, MT $137,001

Trego, MT $137,104

Troy, MT $136,688

West Glacier, MT $136,829

Whitefish, MT $137,340

Bloomfield, MT $137,180

Boyes, MT $137,224

Broadus, MT $137,265

Brusett, MT $137,045

Capitol, MT $136,937

Cohagen, MT $136,994

Colstrip, MT $137,552

Ekalaka, MT $137,233

Fallon, MT $137,378

Forsyth, MT $137,196

Glendive, MT $137,650

Hammond, MT $137,138

Hathaway, MT $137,290

Ismay, MT $137,180

Jordan, MT $137,075

Kinsey, MT $137,239

Lindsay, MT $137,066

Mildred, MT $137,376

Olive, MT $137,094

Plevna, MT $137,495

Powderville, MT $136,959

Rosebud, MT $137,026

Terry, MT $137,117

Volborg, MT $137,029

Wibaux, MT $137,596

Willard, MT $137,540

Great Falls, MT $131,389

Malmstrom A F B, MT $131,389

Augusta, MT $137,023

Babb, MT $137,073

Belt, MT $133,001

Black Eagle, MT $131,389

Brady, MT $135,722

Browning, MT $137,258

Buffalo, MT $137,152

Bynum, MT $137,135

Carter, MT $133,670

Cascade, MT $135,518

Choteau, MT $137,138

Coffee Creek, MT $137,148

Conrad, MT $137,262

Cut Bank, MT $137,170

Denton, MT $137,116

Dupuyer, MT $137,009

Dutton, MT $134,168

East Glacier Park, MT $136,950

Ethridge, MT $136,993

Fairfield, MT $136,056

Floweree, MT $131,664

Forest Grove, MT $137,095

Fort Benton, MT $136,151

Fort Shaw, MT $133,187

Galata, MT $137,029

Geraldine, MT $137,088

Geyser, MT $136,101

Heart Butte, MT $137,255

Highwood, MT $133,191

Hilger, MT $137,149

Hobson, MT $137,168

Judith Gap, MT $137,142

Kevin, MT $137,119

Ledger, MT $137,059

Lewistown, MT $137,391

Loma, MT $137,086

Lothair, MT $137,075

Moccasin, MT $137,177

Monarch, MT $135,659

Moore, MT $137,252

Neihart, MT $136,671

Oilmont, MT $137,048

Pendroy, MT $137,009

Power, MT $132,672

Raynesford, MT $135,501

Roy, MT $137,023

Sand Coulee, MT $131,389

Shelby, MT $137,265

Simms, MT $134,224

Stanford, MT $137,161

Stockett, MT $132,742

Sunburst, MT $137,168

Sun River, MT $132,497

Sweet Grass, MT $137,083

Biddle, MT $137,313

Ulm, MT $131,452

Valier, MT $137,148

Vaughn, MT $131,932

Winifred, MT $137,100

Havre, MT $137,359

Big Sandy, MT $137,127

Box Elder, MT $137,400

Chester, MT $137,146

Chinook, MT $137,171

Dodson, MT $137,120

Gildford, MT $137,097

Harlem, MT $137,286

Hays, MT $137,341

Hingham, MT $137,098

Hogeland, MT $137,075

Inverness, MT $137,064

Joplin, MT $137,098

Kremlin, MT $137,094

Lloyd, MT $136,893

Loring, MT $137,022

Malta, MT $137,193

Rudyard, MT $137,129

Turner, MT $137,107

Whitewater, MT $137,047

Whitlash, MT $136,952

Zortman, MT $137,206

Zurich, MT $137,019

Helena, MT $131,008

Basin, MT $133,871

Boulder, MT $135,337

Canyon Creek, MT $132,470

Clancy, MT $131,231

East Helena, MT $130,920

Fort Harrison, MT $130,920

Jefferson City, MT $132,172

Lincoln, MT $137,132

Marysville, MT $132,309

Radersburg, MT $135,553

Ringling, MT $136,978

Toston, MT $136,075

Townsend, MT $134,057

White Sulphur Springs, MT $136,577

Winston, MT $132,445

Wolf Creek, MT $135,239

Butte, MT $137,126

Alder, MT $137,079

Anaconda, MT $137,429

Avon, MT $133,774

Belgrade, MT $137,593

Bozeman, MT $137,681

Big Sky, MT $137,578

Cameron, MT $136,988

Cardwell, MT $137,286

Deer Lodge, MT $136,293

Dell, MT $136,613

Dillon, MT $137,185

Divide, MT $137,146

Elliston, MT $132,660

Ennis, MT $137,369

Gallatin Gateway, MT $137,290

Garrison, MT $135,619

Glen, MT $137,141

Gold Creek, MT $136,524

Harrison, MT $137,324

Jackson, MT $136,789

Lima, MT $136,712

Mc Allister, MT $137,343

Manhattan, MT $137,554

Melrose, MT $137,157

Norris, MT $137,155

Polaris, MT $136,990

Pony, MT $137,353

Ramsay, MT $137,425

Sheridan, MT $137,400

Silver Star, MT $137,397

Three Forks, MT $137,445

Twin Bridges, MT $137,283

Virginia City, MT $137,331

Warm Springs, MT $137,410

West Yellowstone, MT $137,255

Whitehall, MT $137,426

Willow Creek, MT $137,385

Wisdom, MT $136,823

Wise River, MT $137,063

Missoula, MT $137,895

Administrative Programs Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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

The top paying industries for an Administrative Programs Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$179,714	$86.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$172,802	$83.0	25%
Financial Services	$165,890	$80.0	20%
Internet	$160,360	$77.0	16%
Biotechnology	$158,978	$76.0	15%

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

Understanding how an Administrative 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.

$126,129

Average $138,242/year

$155,465

$10,511

Average $11,520/month

$12,955

$2,426

Average $2,658/week

$2,990

$61

Average $66/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,465	$12,955	$2,990	$75
Average	$138,242	$11,520	$2,658	$66
25th Percentile	$126,129	$10,511	$2,426	$61

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