What are the main factors that influence an Area Development Director'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 Area Development Director?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Area Development Director roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Area Development Director's salary?

An Area Development Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,491 for beginners, reaching about $86,863 at mid-level, and approach $139,738 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Area Development Director?

Area Development Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Area Development Director roles are District of Columbia $155,785, California $155,194, Massachusetts $153,126. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Area Development Director roles make?

Salaries for Area Development Director level roles vary by specialization: Area Director: $236,836; Area Director Finance: $203,567; Property Development Director: $203,520; Area Director of Operations: $201,893; Business Development Director - Biotech: $179,221.

Area Development Director Salary in Maryland

How much does an Area Development Director make in Maryland? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Area Development Director in Maryland is $145,078 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

However, an Area Development Director's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $194,049
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $132,362 to $170,711
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,785

10% $120,785

50% (Median) $145,078

90% $194,049

Area Development Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,711	$14,226	$3,283	$82
Average	$145,078	$12,090	$2,790	$70
25th Percentile	$132,362	$11,030	$2,545	$64

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Key Factors That Influence Area Development Director Salaries

An Area Development Director'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 Area Development Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Area Development Director'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): $56,491
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,204
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,863
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,078
Expert (over 8 years): $139,738

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Annuities Customer Service Representative	less than 1 year	$56,491
Annuities Customer Service Supervisor	1-2 years	$78,204
Annuities Sales Supervisor	2-4 years	$86,863
Annuities Customer Service Director	5-8 years	$135,078
Area Development Director	over 8 years	$139,738

How Do Area Development Director 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 Area Development Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $155,785.
California: $155,194.
Massachusetts: $153,126.

District of Columbia $155,785 California $155,194 Massachusetts $153,126 Washington $152,563 New Jersey $152,507 Alaska $152,310 Connecticut $150,368 New York $149,580

Hawaii $147,062 Rhode Island $145,880 Maryland $145,078 Minnesota $143,980 Colorado $143,558 Illinois $143,418 Oregon $142,883 Delaware $142,489

New Hampshire $142,241 Virginia $141,687 Pennsylvania $140,069 Nevada $139,253 North Dakota $138,985 Michigan $138,563 Wisconsin $138,409 Vermont $138,099

Texas $137,241 Maine $137,184 Arizona $137,100 Ohio $137,002 Georgia $135,707 Indiana $135,060 Wyoming $134,933 Utah $134,736

Iowa $134,652 Kansas $133,976 Louisiana $133,779 North Carolina $133,709 Missouri $133,681 Florida $133,132 Montana $132,837 Nebraska $132,555

Kentucky $132,401 South Carolina $131,838 Tennessee $131,486 Idaho $131,345 New Mexico $130,318 Oklahoma $130,093 Alabama $129,263 South Dakota $127,870

Arkansas $127,110 West Virginia $126,702 Mississippi $125,478

Top Paying Cities for Area Development Director

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: $149,380
Riverdale: $154,724
College Park: $154,547

Owings, MD $149,380

Riverdale, MD $154,724

College Park, MD $154,547

Fort Washington, MD $154,446

Oxon Hill, MD $154,892

Suitland, MD $154,843

District Heights, MD $154,765

Temple Hills, MD $154,845

Deale, MD $148,688

Dunkirk, MD $150,261

Fort George G Meade, MD $146,814

Friendship, MD $149,161

Fulton, MD $148,766

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $154,319

Savage, MD $147,032

Shady Side, MD $147,515

Galesville, MD $148,165

Greenbelt, MD $154,011

Glenn Dale, MD $152,310

Upper Marlboro, MD $152,458

Harwood, MD $148,735

Highland, MD $148,631

West River, MD $148,763

Tracys Landing, MD $148,868

Hyattsville, MD $154,850

Jessup, MD $146,310

Bethesda, MD $154,895

Glen Echo, MD $154,866

Chevy Chase, MD $154,878

Cabin John, MD $154,834

Olney, MD $151,348

Brookeville, MD $148,522

Poolesville, MD $149,829

Barnesville, MD $147,744

Beallsville, MD $148,016

Boyds, MD $149,148

Dickerson, MD $147,845

Rockville, MD $153,129

Potomac, MD $153,571

Derwood, MD $151,505

Sandy Spring, MD $150,621

Ashton, MD $150,289

Brinklow, MD $149,174

Burtonsville, MD $150,920

Montgomery Village, MD $149,684

Kensington, MD $154,748

Garrett Park, MD $154,565

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $153,351

Silver Spring, MD $154,658

Takoma Park, MD $154,861

Aberdeen, MD $141,849

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $141,819

Abingdon, MD $142,915

Gunpowder, MD $143,776

Arnold, MD $145,452

Baldwin, MD $143,508

Bel Air, MD $142,314

Belcamp, MD $142,521

Benson, MD $141,662

Boring, MD $141,975

Brooklandville, MD $144,905

Butler, MD $143,309

Chase, MD $144,440

Churchville, MD $141,251

Clarksville, MD $147,053

Cockeysville, MD $143,584

Hunt Valley, MD $144,186

Crownsville, MD $146,436

Darlington, MD $140,001

Davidsonville, MD $148,571

Dayton, MD $146,960

Edgewater, MD $147,211

Edgewood, MD $143,350

Ellicott City, MD $145,190

Columbia, MD $146,278

Fallston, MD $142,976

Finksburg, MD $143,025

Forest Hill, MD $141,539

Fork, MD $143,993

Fort Howard, MD $144,902

Freeland, MD $138,696

Gambrills, MD $146,989

Gibson Island, MD $144,982

Glen Arm, MD $144,523

Glen Burnie, MD $145,154

Glyndon, MD $143,765

Hampstead, MD $140,460

Elkridge, MD $145,313

Hanover, MD $145,396

Harmans, MD $145,389

Havre De Grace, MD $140,927

Hydes, MD $144,004

Jarrettsville, MD $141,069

Joppa, MD $143,714

Kingsville, MD $144,034

Lineboro, MD $138,342

Linthicum Heights, MD $145,176

Long Green, MD $144,287

Spencerville, MD $150,696

Clarksburg, MD $147,399

Damascus, MD $146,130

Germantown, MD $150,498

Annapolis, MD $146,576

Cumberland, MD $133,152

Accident, MD $132,930

Barton, MD $133,554

Bittinger, MD $133,304

Bloomington, MD $133,778

Corriganville, MD $132,305

Eckhart Mines, MD $133,038

Ellerslie, MD $132,474

Flintstone, MD $133,184

Friendsville, MD $132,892

Frostburg, MD $132,855

Grantsville, MD $132,861

Kitzmiller, MD $132,871

Lonaconing, MD $133,314

Luke, MD $133,788

Mc Henry, MD $132,942

Midland, MD $133,760

Midlothian, MD $132,873

Mount Savage, MD $132,266

Oakland, MD $132,557

Oldtown, MD $133,366

Pinto, MD $133,612

Rawlings, MD $133,654

Spring Gap, MD $133,528

Swanton, MD $133,204

Westernport, MD $133,782

Easton, MD $143,671

Barclay, MD $142,471

Bethlehem, MD $142,654

Betterton, MD $142,576

Bozman, MD $144,895

Cambridge, MD $142,661

Centreville, MD $143,820

Chester, MD $144,930

Chestertown, MD $143,243

Church Creek, MD $142,435

Church Hill, MD $143,050

Claiborne, MD $145,155

Cordova, MD $143,184

Crapo, MD $141,180

Crocheron, MD $140,162

Crumpton, MD $142,307

Denton, MD $142,437

East New Market, MD $142,092

Federalsburg, MD $142,064

Fishing Creek, MD $141,704

Galena, MD $141,923

Goldsboro, MD $142,162

Grasonville, MD $144,654

Greensboro, MD $142,189

Henderson, MD $142,320

Hillsboro, MD $143,287

Hurlock, MD $142,124

Ingleside, MD $142,585

Kennedyville, MD $142,177

Mcdaniel, MD $145,098

Madison, MD $143,544

Marydel, MD $141,929

Massey, MD $141,957

Millington, MD $142,158

Neavitt, MD $145,076

Newcomb, MD $144,076

Oxford, MD $143,364

Preston, MD $142,601

Price, MD $143,147

Queen Anne, MD $143,522

Queenstown, MD $144,339

Rhodesdale, MD $141,273

Ridgely, MD $142,751

Rock Hall, MD $144,117

Royal Oak, MD $143,809

Saint Michaels, MD $144,784

Secretary, MD $142,634

Sherwood, MD $145,961

Deal Island, MD $139,088

Eden, MD $139,363

Ewell, MD $138,655

Fruitland, MD $139,841

Girdletree, MD $138,337

Hebron, MD $139,710

Linkwood, MD $141,681

Manokin, MD $138,904

Mardela Springs, MD $140,212

Marion Station, MD $138,416

Nanticoke, MD $139,648

Newark, MD $139,067

Ocean City, MD $139,737

Parsonsburg, MD $139,457

Pittsville, MD $139,461

Pocomoke City, MD $138,596

Powellville, MD $139,391

Princess Anne, MD $139,263

Quantico, MD $139,436

Rehobeth, MD $138,375

Sharptown, MD $140,982

Showell, MD $139,458

Snow Hill, MD $138,964

Stockton, MD $138,133

Tyaskin, MD $139,301

Tylerton, MD $138,819

Upper Fairmount, MD $139,243

Vienna, MD $140,511

Westover, MD $138,902

Whaleyville, MD $139,385

Willards, MD $139,440

Delmar, MD $139,810

North East, MD $141,057

Perry Point, MD $140,851

Perryville, MD $140,799

Port Deposit, MD $140,452

Rising Sun, MD $139,991

Warwick, MD $141,892

Cecilton, MD $141,795

Charlestown, MD $141,037

Chesapeake City, MD $141,792

Childs, MD $141,602

Stevensville, MD $145,300

Colora, MD $139,866

Conowingo, MD $139,630

Earleville, MD $141,660

Elk Mills, MD $141,650

Elkton, MD $141,548

Georgetown, MD $141,766

Lutherville Timonium, MD $144,785

Abell, MD $143,344

Accokeek, MD $153,178

Aquasco, MD $149,388

Avenue, MD $143,574

Barstow, MD $147,605

Bel Alton, MD $148,335

Benedict, MD $148,235

Brandywine, MD $151,727

Broomes Island, MD $145,929

Bryans Road, MD $152,880

Bryantown, MD $150,115

Bushwood, MD $143,678

California, MD $143,555

Callaway, MD $142,554

Chaptico, MD $145,043

Charlotte Hall, MD $147,231

Cheltenham, MD $153,147

Clements, MD $145,044

Cobb Island, MD $143,743

Coltons Point, MD $143,067

Compton, MD $143,847

Dameron, MD $140,737

Dowell, MD $144,003

Drayden, MD $141,075

Faulkner, MD $147,543

Great Mills, MD $142,784

Helen, MD $146,399

Hollywood, MD $144,404

Hughesville, MD $149,113

Huntingtown, MD $148,501

Indian Head, MD $149,426

Ironsides, MD $148,823

Issue, MD $144,519

La Plata, MD $149,849

Leonardtown, MD $143,316

Lexington Park, MD $142,347

Loveville, MD $144,819

Lusby, MD $144,272

Marbury, MD $150,624

Mechanicsville, MD $146,369

Morganza, MD $145,514

Mount Victoria, MD $143,841

Nanjemoy, MD $147,073

Newburg, MD $145,598

Park Hall, MD $141,929

Patuxent River, MD $142,679

Piney Point, MD $141,294

Pomfret, MD $151,477

Port Republic, MD $146,724

Port Tobacco, MD $149,296

Prince Frederick, MD $147,615

Ridge, MD $140,114

Rock Point, MD $145,546

Saint Inigoes, MD $140,564

Saint Leonard, MD $146,015

Saint Marys City, MD $141,901

Scotland, MD $139,185

Solomons, MD $143,872

Sunderland, MD $148,797

Tall Timbers, MD $141,474

Valley Lee, MD $141,531

Welcome, MD $148,367

White Plains, MD $151,492

Southern Md Facility, MD $153,341

Annapolis Junction, MD $146,642

Lanham, MD $153,922

Beltsville, MD $153,703

Laurel, MD $150,353

Bladensburg, MD $154,824

Lothian, MD $150,267

Mount Rainier, MD $154,897

North Beach, MD $148,179

Bowie, MD $150,327

Brentwood, MD $154,888

Capitol Heights, MD $154,820

Chesapeake Beach, MD $148,103

Churchton, MD $148,138

Clinton, MD $153,948

Still Pond, MD $142,585

Sudlersville, MD $142,317

Taylors Island, MD $143,582

Templeville, MD $141,937

Tilghman, MD $145,634

Toddville, MD $140,485

Trappe, MD $142,748

Wingate, MD $141,035

Wittman, MD $145,154

Woolford, MD $142,990

Worton, MD $143,074

Wye Mills, MD $144,089

Frederick, MD $142,457

Adamstown, MD $145,418

Big Pool, MD $135,080

Boonsboro, MD $139,892

Braddock Heights, MD $142,385

Brownsville, MD $141,968

Brunswick, MD $143,281

Buckeystown, MD $144,335

Burkittsville, MD $142,198

Cascade, MD $138,618

Cavetown, MD $138,442

Chewsville, MD $138,656

Clear Spring, MD $136,802

Cooksville, MD $145,130

Emmitsburg, MD $139,080

Fairplay, MD $138,992

Funkstown, MD $138,978

Glenelg, MD $146,666

Glenwood, MD $145,947

Hagerstown, MD $138,275

Hancock, MD $134,414

Ijamsville, MD $145,061

Jefferson, MD $143,423

Keedysville, MD $140,335

Keymar, MD $140,264

Knoxville, MD $142,528

Ladiesburg, MD $140,770

Libertytown, MD $142,065

Lisbon, MD $145,148

Little Orleans, MD $133,670

Maugansville, MD $137,773

Middletown, MD $141,861

Monrovia, MD $144,743

Mount Airy, MD $143,875

Myersville, MD $140,018

New Market, MD $143,292

New Midway, MD $140,765

New Windsor, MD $142,039

Point Of Rocks, MD $145,143

Rocky Ridge, MD $139,830

Rohrersville, MD $141,292

Sabillasville, MD $138,805

Saint James, MD $139,014

Sharpsburg, MD $140,127

Smithsburg, MD $138,568

Sykesville, MD $144,246

Taneytown, MD $139,413

Thurmont, MD $139,987

Tuscarora, MD $145,697

Union Bridge, MD $141,462

Unionville, MD $142,146

Walkersville, MD $141,643

West Friendship, MD $145,448

Williamsport, MD $138,425

Woodbine, MD $145,133

Woodsboro, MD $140,969

Salisbury, MD $139,811

Allen, MD $139,620

Berlin, MD $139,472

Bishopville, MD $139,505

Bivalve, MD $140,017

Manchester, MD $138,770

Marriottsville, MD $144,823

Maryland Line, MD $138,342

Mayo, MD $146,886

Millersville, MD $145,688

Monkton, MD $142,261

Odenton, MD $147,162

Crofton, MD $148,003

Owings Mills, MD $144,535

Parkton, MD $140,079

Pasadena, MD $145,022

Perry Hall, MD $144,629

Perryman, MD $142,219

Phoenix, MD $143,868

Pylesville, MD $139,243

Randallstown, MD $144,758

Reisterstown, MD $144,193

Riderwood, MD $145,064

Riva, MD $147,449

Severn, MD $145,666

Severna Park, MD $145,469

Simpsonville, MD $146,887

Sparks Glencoe, MD $142,703

Crisfield, MD $138,756

Stevenson, MD $144,853

Dhs, MD $153,216

Waldorf, MD $151,405

Street, MD $139,877

Upperco, MD $141,857

Upper Falls, MD $144,176

Westminster, MD $141,863

Whiteford, MD $139,188

White Hall, MD $139,890

White Marsh, MD $144,495

Woodstock, MD $144,889

Baltimore, MD $145,078

Towson, MD $145,061

Gwynn Oak, MD $145,109

Pikesville, MD $145,006

Sparrows Point, MD $144,922

Middle River, MD $144,622

Essex, MD $144,964

Dundalk, MD $145,102

Brooklyn, MD $145,105

Curtis Bay, MD $145,134

Halethorpe, MD $145,123

Catonsville, MD $145,195

Parkville, MD $145,038

Nottingham, MD $144,891

Rosedale, MD $145,076

Windsor Mill, MD $145,031

Gaithersburg, MD $151,187

Washington Grove, MD $151,266

Area Development Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Area Development Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Area Development Director positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Area Development Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Area Development Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$217,617	$105.0	50%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$152,332	$73.0	5%

Area Development Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Area Development Director'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.

$132,362

Average $145,078/year

$170,711

$11,030

Average $12,090/month

$14,226

$2,545

Average $2,790/week

$3,283

$64

Average $70/hour

$82

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,711	$14,226	$3,283	$82
Average	$145,078	$12,090	$2,790	$70
25th Percentile	$132,362	$11,030	$2,545	$64

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