What are the main factors that influence an Adult Program 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 Adult Program Manager?

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

How does experience change An Adult Program Manager's salary?

An Adult Program Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $141,819 for beginners, reaching about $143,336 at mid-level, and approach $146,561 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adult Program Manager?

Adult Program Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adult Program Manager roles are District of Columbia $163,283, California $162,664, Massachusetts $160,496. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adult Program Manager roles make?

Salaries for Adult Program Manager level roles vary by specialization: Adult Beverage Manager: $98,942; Adult Day Center Program Director: $96,900; Adult Education Manager: $94,924; Adult Case Manager: $81,296; Adult Care Manager: $63,533.

Adult Program Manager Salary in Colorado

How much does an Adult Program Manager make in Colorado? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adult Program Manager in Colorado is $150,468 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $186,289
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,266 to $169,218
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $125,247

10% $125,247

50% (Median) $150,468

90% $186,289

Adult Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,218	$14,101	$3,254	$81
Average	$150,468	$12,539	$2,894	$72
25th Percentile	$137,266	$11,439	$2,640	$66

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Key Factors That Influence Adult Program Manager Salaries

An Adult Program 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 Adult Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adult Program 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): $141,819
Early Career (1-2 years): $142,388
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,336
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,664
Expert (over 8 years): $146,561

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adult Program Manager	less than 1 year	$141,819
Early Career Level Adult Program Manager	1-2 years	$142,388
Mid-Level Level Adult Program Manager	2-4 years	$143,336
Senior-Level Level Adult Program Manager	5-8 years	$144,664
Expert Level Adult Program Manager	over 8 years	$146,561

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

District of Columbia: $163,283.
California: $162,664.
Massachusetts: $160,496.

District of Columbia $163,283 California $162,664 Massachusetts $160,496 Washington $159,906 New Jersey $159,847 Alaska $159,641 Connecticut $157,605 New York $156,780

Hawaii $154,140 Rhode Island $152,901 Maryland $152,060 Minnesota $150,910 Colorado $150,468 Illinois $150,320 Oregon $149,760 Delaware $149,347

New Hampshire $149,087 Virginia $148,506 Pennsylvania $146,810 Nevada $145,955 North Dakota $145,675 Michigan $145,232 Wisconsin $145,070 Vermont $144,746

Texas $143,846 Maine $143,787 Arizona $143,699 Ohio $143,595 Georgia $142,239 Indiana $141,560 Wyoming $141,428 Utah $141,221

Iowa $141,133 Kansas $140,425 Louisiana $140,218 North Carolina $140,145 Missouri $140,115 Florida $139,540 Montana $139,230 Nebraska $138,935

Kentucky $138,773 South Carolina $138,183 Tennessee $137,814 Idaho $137,667 New Mexico $136,590 Oklahoma $136,354 Alabama $135,484 South Dakota $134,024

Arkansas $133,228 West Virginia $132,800 Mississippi $131,517

Top Paying Cities for Adult Program 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:

Glen Haven: $147,521
Hygiene: $152,649
Johnstown: $147,850

Glen Haven, CO $147,521

Hygiene, CO $152,649

Johnstown, CO $147,850

Laporte, CO $146,212

Livermore, CO $145,737

Loveland, CO $147,388

Lyons, CO $152,380

Masonville, CO $146,305

Mead, CO $149,530

Milliken, CO $147,645

Niwot, CO $153,846

Red Feather Lakes, CO $146,138

Severance, CO $146,421

Timnath, CO $146,232

Wellington, CO $145,414

Windsor, CO $146,443

Brighton, CO $150,072

Ault, CO $146,164

Briggsdale, CO $146,204

Carr, CO $143,690

Eastlake, CO $150,463

Eaton, CO $146,626

Evans, CO $147,372

Fort Lupton, CO $149,645

Galeton, CO $146,641

Gilcrest, CO $148,177

Gill, CO $146,881

Greeley, CO $147,009

Henderson, CO $150,306

Hudson, CO $149,152

Keenesburg, CO $148,433

Kersey, CO $146,899

La Salle, CO $147,922

Lucerne, CO $146,852

Nunn, CO $145,700

Orchard, CO $146,187

Pierce, CO $146,257

Ohio City, CO $147,762

Parlin, CO $147,067

Penrose, CO $145,782

Pitkin, CO $147,579

Poncha Springs, CO $146,579

Powderhorn, CO $146,760

Rockvale, CO $145,120

Sargents, CO $146,331

Twin Lakes, CO $151,164

Westcliffe, CO $145,201

Wetmore, CO $144,268

Durango, CO $147,172

Cahone, CO $146,809

Cortez, CO $146,698

Dolores, CO $147,048

Dove Creek, CO $146,663

Egnar, CO $146,744

Hesperus, CO $145,886

Lewis, CO $147,068

Mancos, CO $146,695

Marvel, CO $145,881

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $145,936

Pleasant View, CO $146,387

Rico, CO $147,083

Towaoc, CO $146,086

Yellow Jacket, CO $146,893

Montrose, CO $147,633

Austin, CO $147,825

Bedrock, CO $146,707

Cedaredge, CO $147,975

Cory, CO $147,790

Crawford, CO $147,371

Delta, CO $147,630

Eckert, CO $147,862

Hotchkiss, CO $147,770

Lazear, CO $147,660

Naturita, CO $147,005

Norwood, CO $147,063

Nucla, CO $147,231

Olathe, CO $147,468

Ophir, CO $147,222

Ouray, CO $147,198

Paonia, CO $148,449

Paradox, CO $146,788

Placerville, CO $147,086

Redvale, CO $147,132

Ridgway, CO $147,178

Silverton, CO $146,930

Somerset, CO $148,899

Telluride, CO $147,250

Grand Junction, CO $148,542

Platteville, CO $148,506

Roggen, CO $146,974

Weldona, CO $145,840

Wiggins, CO $146,620

Fort Morgan, CO $145,899

Log Lane Village, CO $146,377

Akron, CO $144,842

Amherst, CO $144,377

Atwood, CO $145,349

Brush, CO $145,339

Crook, CO $144,936

Eckley, CO $144,479

Fleming, CO $145,213

Grover, CO $145,098

Haxtun, CO $145,184

Hereford, CO $144,172

Hillrose, CO $145,482

Holyoke, CO $144,744

Idalia, CO $144,019

Iliff, CO $145,316

Julesburg, CO $144,731

Lindon, CO $144,221

Merino, CO $145,476

New Raymer, CO $145,443

Otis, CO $144,971

Ovid, CO $144,781

Padroni, CO $144,948

Paoli, CO $145,185

Peetz, CO $144,908

Sedgwick, CO $144,834

Snyder, CO $145,367

Sterling, CO $145,598

Stoneham, CO $145,451

Vernon, CO $144,156

Woodrow, CO $144,522

Wray, CO $144,443

Yuma, CO $144,927

Anton, CO $144,258

Arapahoe, CO $143,121

Arriba, CO $143,640

Bethune, CO $143,852

Burlington, CO $143,718

Calhan, CO $145,992

Cascade, CO $147,192

Cheyenne Wells, CO $143,329

Cope, CO $144,190

Cripple Creek, CO $146,915

Divide, CO $146,993

Flagler, CO $143,787

Florissant, CO $146,874

Fountain, CO $145,979

Genoa, CO $143,737

Green Mountain Falls, CO $147,155

Guffey, CO $146,716

Hugo, CO $142,857

Joes, CO $144,333

Karval, CO $142,028

Kirk, CO $144,213

Kit Carson, CO $143,150

Limon, CO $144,604

Lake George, CO $147,095

Manitou Springs, CO $147,192

Matheson, CO $144,498

Peyton, CO $146,681

Ramah, CO $143,564

Rush, CO $143,907

Seibert, CO $143,727

Simla, CO $145,156

Stratton, CO $143,870

U S A F Academy, CO $147,183

Victor, CO $146,849

Vona, CO $143,811

Wild Horse, CO $142,874

Woodland Park, CO $147,071

Yoder, CO $144,461

Colorado Springs, CO $147,194

Clifton, CO $148,449

Fruita, CO $148,080

Gateway, CO $147,037

Glade Park, CO $147,546

Loma, CO $148,133

Mack, CO $147,739

Palisade, CO $148,180

Whitewater, CO $147,536

Glenwood Springs, CO $149,974

Dinosaur, CO $147,496

Aspen, CO $152,783

Snowmass Village, CO $152,777

Avon, CO $151,406

Basalt, CO $152,296

Carbondale, CO $151,730

Collbran, CO $148,034

Craig, CO $149,121

De Beque, CO $148,017

Eagle, CO $150,786

Edwards, CO $151,109

Parachute, CO $148,788

Battlement Mesa, CO $148,651

Gypsum, CO $150,036

Hamilton, CO $149,757

Hayden, CO $149,334

Maybell, CO $147,680

Meeker, CO $149,770

Meredith, CO $151,796

Mesa, CO $147,962

Minturn, CO $150,944

Molina, CO $147,874

New Castle, CO $149,456

Rangely, CO $148,096

Red Cliff, CO $150,925

Rifle, CO $149,086

Silt, CO $149,025

Slater, CO $148,412

Snowmass, CO $152,470

Wolcott, CO $150,876

Woody Creek, CO $152,773

Vail, CO $151,591

Pueblo, CO $142,725

Colorado City, CO $143,702

Aguilar, CO $144,328

Arlington, CO $141,787

Avondale, CO $143,107

Beulah, CO $143,710

Boncarbo, CO $144,399

Boone, CO $143,570

Branson, CO $143,218

Campo, CO $142,687

Cheraw, CO $142,961

Crowley, CO $143,267

Eads, CO $143,063

Fort Lyon, CO $142,905

Fowler, CO $143,315

Gardner, CO $144,718

Granada, CO $143,385

Hartman, CO $143,659

Hasty, CO $143,219

Haswell, CO $142,373

Hoehne, CO $144,166

Holly, CO $143,206

Kim, CO $143,070

La Junta, CO $143,163

Lamar, CO $143,600

Las Animas, CO $143,084

La Veta, CO $144,970

Mc Clave, CO $143,241

Manzanola, CO $143,053

Model, CO $143,271

Olney Springs, CO $142,808

Ordway, CO $142,097

Pritchett, CO $143,078

Rocky Ford, CO $142,846

Rye, CO $143,921

Sheridan Lake, CO $143,119

Springfield, CO $143,371

Sugar City, CO $141,717

Swink, CO $143,020

Trinchera, CO $143,548

Trinidad, CO $144,171

Two Buttes, CO $143,364

Vilas, CO $143,342

Walsenburg, CO $144,206

Walsh, CO $143,191

Weston, CO $144,672

Wiley, CO $143,110

Alamosa, CO $146,072

Antonito, CO $145,979

Arboles, CO $146,274

Arvada, CO $150,469

Aurora, CO $150,366

Bayfield, CO $146,685

Broomfield, CO $151,130

Commerce City, CO $150,115

Dupont, CO $150,403

Eldorado Springs, CO $153,984

Lafayette, CO $152,618

Louisville, CO $152,807

Westminster, CO $150,400

Wheat Ridge, CO $150,393

Agate, CO $145,064

Bennett, CO $148,835

Byers, CO $147,058

Castle Rock, CO $147,710

Deer Trail, CO $146,088

Elbert, CO $146,776

Elizabeth, CO $148,014

Englewood, CO $150,366

Franktown, CO $147,613

Kiowa, CO $146,949

Larkspur, CO $147,231

Littleton, CO $150,217

Lone Tree, CO $149,820

Louviers, CO $149,612

Monument, CO $147,086

Palmer Lake, CO $147,101

Parker, CO $149,272

Sedalia, CO $147,785

Strasburg, CO $148,362

Watkins, CO $149,475

Denver, CO $150,350

Thornton, CO $150,468

Boulder, CO $154,727

Golden, CO $150,381

Alma, CO $149,534

Bailey, CO $149,195

Black Hawk, CO $151,883

Bond, CO $150,861

Breckenridge, CO $149,854

Buffalo Creek, CO $148,679

Burns, CO $149,893

Central City, CO $151,030

Clark, CO $148,472

Climax, CO $150,027

Coalmont, CO $148,216

Como, CO $147,710

Conifer, CO $149,583

Cowdrey, CO $147,617

Dillon, CO $149,764

Dumont, CO $150,491

Evergreen, CO $150,120

Empire, CO $149,804

Fairplay, CO $147,847

Fraser, CO $149,974

Frisco, CO $150,689

Georgetown, CO $149,692

Granby, CO $149,574

Grand Lake, CO $149,491

Grant, CO $148,428

Hartsel, CO $147,060

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $149,373

Idaho Springs, CO $150,236

Idledale, CO $150,226

Indian Hills, CO $150,149

Jamestown, CO $154,478

Jefferson, CO $148,117

Kittredge, CO $150,164

Kremmling, CO $149,359

Leadville, CO $149,844

Mc Coy, CO $149,869

Morrison, CO $150,117

Nederland, CO $153,072

Oak Creek, CO $149,602

Parshall, CO $150,245

Phippsburg, CO $149,750

Pine, CO $148,859

Pinecliffe, CO $153,792

Rand, CO $148,226

Rollinsville, CO $152,358

Shawnee, CO $148,823

Silver Plume, CO $149,058

Steamboat Springs, CO $149,323

Tabernash, CO $150,323

Toponas, CO $149,693

Walden, CO $148,005

Ward, CO $152,670

Winter Park, CO $150,516

Yampa, CO $149,897

Silverthorne, CO $150,561

Longmont, CO $152,053

Allenspark, CO $151,363

Estes Park, CO $149,090

Bellvue, CO $147,182

Berthoud, CO $148,986

Dacono, CO $150,723

Drake, CO $147,235

Erie, CO $151,398

Firestone, CO $150,348

Fort Collins, CO $146,132

Frederick, CO $150,354

Blanca, CO $145,554

Capulin, CO $146,302

Center, CO $146,182

Chama, CO $145,055

Chimney Rock, CO $146,336

Chromo, CO $145,353

Conejos, CO $145,889

Creede, CO $146,654

Crestone, CO $145,622

Del Norte, CO $146,336

Fort Garland, CO $145,226

San Luis, CO $144,637

Homelake, CO $146,198

Hooper, CO $145,713

Ignacio, CO $146,054

Jaroso, CO $144,955

La Jara, CO $146,123

Manassa, CO $145,976

Moffat, CO $145,813

Monte Vista, CO $146,285

Mosca, CO $145,529

Pagosa Springs, CO $146,324

Romeo, CO $146,405

Saguache, CO $146,316

Sanford, CO $145,585

San Pablo, CO $144,837

South Fork, CO $146,481

Villa Grove, CO $146,010

Salida, CO $146,583

Almont, CO $150,357

Buena Vista, CO $150,127

Canon City, CO $145,930

Cimarron, CO $146,915

Coal Creek, CO $145,064

Coaldale, CO $146,225

Cotopaxi, CO $145,815

Crested Butte, CO $151,148

Florence, CO $144,836

Monarch, CO $146,890

Granite, CO $149,095

Gunnison, CO $147,029

Hillside, CO $145,760

Howard, CO $146,489

Lake City, CO $146,906

Nathrop, CO $147,024

Adult Program Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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

The top paying industries for an Adult Program Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$195,608	$94.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$188,085	$90.0	25%
Financial Services	$180,561	$87.0	20%
Internet	$174,543	$84.0	16%
Biotechnology	$173,038	$83.0	15%

Adult Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adult Program 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.

$137,266

Average $150,468/year

$169,218

$11,439

Average $12,539/month

$14,101

$2,640

Average $2,894/week

$3,254

$66

Average $72/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,218	$14,101	$3,254	$81
Average	$150,468	$12,539	$2,894	$72
25th Percentile	$137,266	$11,439	$2,640	$66

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