What are the main factors that influence an Arts Program 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 Arts Program Assistant?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Arts Program Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Arts Program Assistant's salary?

An Arts Program Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,445 for beginners, reaching about $58,868 at mid-level, and approach $90,013 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Arts Program Assistant?

Arts Program Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Arts Program Assistant roles are District of Columbia $50,753, California $50,560, Massachusetts $49,886. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Arts Program Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Arts Program Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Program Assistant: $144,805; Arts Program Manager: $98,496; Arts Program Coordinator: $68,112; University Assistant Professor - Liberal Arts: $67,500; College Assistant Professor - Liberal Arts: $67,500.

Arts Program Assistant Salary in Colorado

How much does an Arts Program Assistant make in Colorado? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Arts Program Assistant in Colorado is $46,769 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,913
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,212 to $53,126
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,062

10% $38,062

50% (Median) $46,769

90% $58,913

Arts Program Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,126	$4,427	$1,022	$26
Average	$46,769	$3,897	$899	$22
25th Percentile	$42,212	$3,518	$812	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Arts Program Assistant Salaries

An Arts Program 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 Arts Program Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Arts Program 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): $45,445
Early Career (1-2 years): $51,130
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,868
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,390
Expert (over 8 years): $90,013

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Arts Program Assistant	less than 1 year	$45,445
Sales Assistant II	1-2 years	$51,130
Sales Assistant III	2-4 years	$58,868
Sales Assistant Team Leader	5-8 years	$78,390
Sales Support Supervisor	over 8 years	$90,013

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

District of Columbia: $50,753.
California: $50,560.
Massachusetts: $49,886.

District of Columbia $50,753 California $50,560 Massachusetts $49,886 Washington $49,703 New Jersey $49,685 Alaska $49,621 Connecticut $48,988 New York $48,731

Hawaii $47,911 Rhode Island $47,526 Maryland $47,264 Minnesota $46,907 Colorado $46,769 Illinois $46,724 Oregon $46,549 Delaware $46,421

New Hampshire $46,340 Virginia $46,160 Pennsylvania $45,633 Nevada $45,367 North Dakota $45,280 Michigan $45,142 Wisconsin $45,092 Vermont $44,991

Texas $44,711 Maine $44,693 Arizona $44,665 Ohio $44,633 Georgia $44,212 Indiana $44,001 Wyoming $43,960 Utah $43,895

Iowa $43,868 Kansas $43,648 Louisiana $43,584 North Carolina $43,561 Missouri $43,552 Florida $43,373 Montana $43,277 Nebraska $43,185

Kentucky $43,134 South Carolina $42,951 Tennessee $42,836 Idaho $42,791 New Mexico $42,456 Oklahoma $42,383 Alabama $42,112 South Dakota $41,658

Arkansas $41,411 West Virginia $41,278 Mississippi $40,879

Top Paying Cities for Arts Program 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: $45,854
Hygiene: $47,447
Johnstown: $45,956

Glen Haven, CO $45,854

Hygiene, CO $47,447

Johnstown, CO $45,956

Laporte, CO $45,447

Livermore, CO $45,299

Loveland, CO $45,812

Lyons, CO $47,364

Masonville, CO $45,475

Mead, CO $46,478

Milliken, CO $45,892

Niwot, CO $47,820

Red Feather Lakes, CO $45,424

Severance, CO $45,512

Timnath, CO $45,453

Wellington, CO $45,199

Windsor, CO $45,518

Brighton, CO $46,647

Ault, CO $45,432

Briggsdale, CO $45,444

Carr, CO $44,663

Eastlake, CO $46,768

Eaton, CO $45,575

Evans, CO $45,807

Fort Lupton, CO $46,514

Galeton, CO $45,580

Gilcrest, CO $46,058

Gill, CO $45,655

Greeley, CO $45,695

Henderson, CO $46,719

Hudson, CO $46,361

Keenesburg, CO $46,137

Kersey, CO $45,660

La Salle, CO $45,978

Lucerne, CO $45,645

Nunn, CO $45,287

Orchard, CO $45,439

Pierce, CO $45,461

Ohio City, CO $45,928

Parlin, CO $45,712

Penrose, CO $45,313

Pitkin, CO $45,871

Poncha Springs, CO $45,561

Powderhorn, CO $45,617

Rockvale, CO $45,107

Sargents, CO $45,484

Twin Lakes, CO $46,986

Westcliffe, CO $45,133

Wetmore, CO $44,842

Durango, CO $45,745

Cahone, CO $45,632

Cortez, CO $45,598

Dolores, CO $45,706

Dove Creek, CO $45,587

Egnar, CO $45,612

Hesperus, CO $45,345

Lewis, CO $45,713

Mancos, CO $45,597

Marvel, CO $45,344

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $45,361

Pleasant View, CO $45,501

Rico, CO $45,717

Towaoc, CO $45,408

Yellow Jacket, CO $45,658

Montrose, CO $45,888

Austin, CO $45,948

Bedrock, CO $45,601

Cedaredge, CO $45,995

Cory, CO $45,937

Crawford, CO $45,807

Delta, CO $45,887

Eckert, CO $45,959

Hotchkiss, CO $45,931

Lazear, CO $45,897

Naturita, CO $45,693

Norwood, CO $45,711

Nucla, CO $45,763

Olathe, CO $45,837

Ophir, CO $45,761

Ouray, CO $45,753

Paonia, CO $46,142

Paradox, CO $45,626

Placerville, CO $45,718

Redvale, CO $45,733

Ridgway, CO $45,747

Silverton, CO $45,670

Somerset, CO $46,282

Telluride, CO $45,769

Grand Junction, CO $46,171

Platteville, CO $46,160

Roggen, CO $45,684

Weldona, CO $45,331

Wiggins, CO $45,573

Fort Morgan, CO $45,349

Log Lane Village, CO $45,498

Akron, CO $45,021

Amherst, CO $44,876

Atwood, CO $45,178

Brush, CO $45,175

Crook, CO $45,050

Eckley, CO $44,908

Fleming, CO $45,136

Grover, CO $45,100

Haxtun, CO $45,127

Hereford, CO $44,813

Hillrose, CO $45,220

Holyoke, CO $44,990

Idalia, CO $44,765

Iliff, CO $45,168

Julesburg, CO $44,986

Lindon, CO $44,828

Merino, CO $45,218

New Raymer, CO $45,208

Otis, CO $45,061

Ovid, CO $45,002

Padroni, CO $45,054

Paoli, CO $45,127

Peetz, CO $45,041

Sedgwick, CO $45,018

Snyder, CO $45,184

Sterling, CO $45,256

Stoneham, CO $45,210

Vernon, CO $44,808

Woodrow, CO $44,921

Wray, CO $44,897

Yuma, CO $45,047

Anton, CO $44,839

Arapahoe, CO $44,486

Arriba, CO $44,647

Bethune, CO $44,713

Burlington, CO $44,671

Calhan, CO $45,378

Cascade, CO $45,751

Cheyenne Wells, CO $44,550

Cope, CO $44,818

Cripple Creek, CO $45,665

Divide, CO $45,689

Flagler, CO $44,693

Florissant, CO $45,652

Fountain, CO $45,374

Genoa, CO $44,677

Green Mountain Falls, CO $45,740

Guffey, CO $45,603

Hugo, CO $44,404

Joes, CO $44,863

Karval, CO $44,146

Kirk, CO $44,825

Kit Carson, CO $44,495

Limon, CO $44,947

Lake George, CO $45,721

Manitou Springs, CO $45,751

Matheson, CO $44,914

Peyton, CO $45,592

Ramah, CO $44,624

Rush, CO $44,730

Seibert, CO $44,674

Simla, CO $45,118

Stratton, CO $44,719

U S A F Academy, CO $45,749

Victor, CO $45,645

Vona, CO $44,700

Wild Horse, CO $44,409

Woodland Park, CO $45,714

Yoder, CO $44,902

Colorado Springs, CO $45,752

Clifton, CO $46,142

Fruita, CO $46,027

Gateway, CO $45,703

Glade Park, CO $45,861

Loma, CO $46,044

Mack, CO $45,921

Palisade, CO $46,058

Whitewater, CO $45,858

Glenwood Springs, CO $46,616

Dinosaur, CO $45,846

Aspen, CO $47,489

Snowmass Village, CO $47,487

Avon, CO $47,061

Basalt, CO $47,338

Carbondale, CO $47,162

Collbran, CO $46,013

Craig, CO $46,351

De Beque, CO $46,008

Eagle, CO $46,868

Edwards, CO $46,969

Parachute, CO $46,247

Battlement Mesa, CO $46,205

Gypsum, CO $46,635

Hamilton, CO $46,548

Hayden, CO $46,417

Maybell, CO $45,903

Meeker, CO $46,553

Meredith, CO $47,182

Mesa, CO $45,991

Minturn, CO $46,917

Molina, CO $45,963

New Castle, CO $46,455

Rangely, CO $46,032

Red Cliff, CO $46,912

Rifle, CO $46,340

Silt, CO $46,321

Slater, CO $46,130

Snowmass, CO $47,392

Wolcott, CO $46,896

Woody Creek, CO $47,486

Vail, CO $47,119

Pueblo, CO $44,363

Colorado City, CO $44,666

Aguilar, CO $44,861

Arlington, CO $44,071

Avondale, CO $44,482

Beulah, CO $44,669

Boncarbo, CO $44,883

Boone, CO $44,626

Branson, CO $44,516

Campo, CO $44,351

Cheraw, CO $44,436

Crowley, CO $44,531

Eads, CO $44,468

Fort Lyon, CO $44,419

Fowler, CO $44,546

Gardner, CO $44,982

Granada, CO $44,568

Hartman, CO $44,653

Hasty, CO $44,516

Haswell, CO $44,253

Hoehne, CO $44,811

Holly, CO $44,512

Kim, CO $44,470

La Junta, CO $44,499

Lamar, CO $44,635

Las Animas, CO $44,474

La Veta, CO $45,061

Mc Clave, CO $44,523

Manzanola, CO $44,465

Model, CO $44,532

Olney Springs, CO $44,389

Ordway, CO $44,168

Pritchett, CO $44,472

Rocky Ford, CO $44,400

Rye, CO $44,735

Sheridan Lake, CO $44,485

Springfield, CO $44,564

Sugar City, CO $44,049

Swink, CO $44,455

Trinchera, CO $44,619

Trinidad, CO $44,812

Two Buttes, CO $44,561

Vilas, CO $44,554

Walsenburg, CO $44,823

Walsh, CO $44,508

Weston, CO $44,968

Wiley, CO $44,483

Alamosa, CO $45,403

Antonito, CO $45,374

Arboles, CO $45,466

Arvada, CO $46,770

Aurora, CO $46,738

Bayfield, CO $45,594

Broomfield, CO $46,975

Commerce City, CO $46,660

Dupont, CO $46,749

Eldorado Springs, CO $47,862

Lafayette, CO $47,438

Louisville, CO $47,496

Westminster, CO $46,748

Wheat Ridge, CO $46,746

Agate, CO $45,090

Bennett, CO $46,262

Byers, CO $45,710

Castle Rock, CO $45,912

Deer Trail, CO $45,408

Elbert, CO $45,622

Elizabeth, CO $46,007

Englewood, CO $46,738

Franktown, CO $45,882

Kiowa, CO $45,676

Larkspur, CO $45,763

Littleton, CO $46,692

Lone Tree, CO $46,568

Louviers, CO $46,504

Monument, CO $45,718

Palmer Lake, CO $45,723

Parker, CO $46,398

Sedalia, CO $45,936

Strasburg, CO $46,115

Watkins, CO $46,461

Denver, CO $46,733

Thornton, CO $46,769

Boulder, CO $48,093

Golden, CO $46,742

Alma, CO $46,479

Bailey, CO $46,374

Black Hawk, CO $47,209

Bond, CO $46,892

Breckenridge, CO $46,579

Buffalo Creek, CO $46,213

Burns, CO $46,591

Central City, CO $46,944

Clark, CO $46,149

Climax, CO $46,632

Coalmont, CO $46,069

Como, CO $45,912

Conifer, CO $46,494

Cowdrey, CO $45,883

Dillon, CO $46,551

Dumont, CO $46,777

Evergreen, CO $46,661

Empire, CO $46,563

Fairplay, CO $45,955

Fraser, CO $46,616

Frisco, CO $46,838

Georgetown, CO $46,528

Granby, CO $46,492

Grand Lake, CO $46,466

Grant, CO $46,135

Hartsel, CO $45,710

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $46,429

Idaho Springs, CO $46,697

Idledale, CO $46,694

Indian Hills, CO $46,670

Jamestown, CO $48,016

Jefferson, CO $46,039

Kittredge, CO $46,675

Kremmling, CO $46,425

Leadville, CO $46,576

Mc Coy, CO $46,583

Morrison, CO $46,660

Nederland, CO $47,579

Oak Creek, CO $46,500

Parshall, CO $46,700

Phippsburg, CO $46,546

Pine, CO $46,269

Pinecliffe, CO $47,803

Rand, CO $46,073

Rollinsville, CO $47,357

Shawnee, CO $46,258

Silver Plume, CO $46,331

Steamboat Springs, CO $46,414

Tabernash, CO $46,725

Toponas, CO $46,529

Walden, CO $46,004

Ward, CO $47,454

Winter Park, CO $46,785

Yampa, CO $46,592

Silverthorne, CO $46,798

Longmont, CO $47,262

Allenspark, CO $47,048

Estes Park, CO $46,341

Bellvue, CO $45,748

Berthoud, CO $46,309

Dacono, CO $46,849

Drake, CO $45,765

Erie, CO $47,059

Firestone, CO $46,732

Fort Collins, CO $45,422

Frederick, CO $46,734

Blanca, CO $45,242

Capulin, CO $45,474

Center, CO $45,437

Chama, CO $45,087

Chimney Rock, CO $45,485

Chromo, CO $45,180

Conejos, CO $45,346

Creede, CO $45,584

Crestone, CO $45,263

Del Norte, CO $45,485

Fort Garland, CO $45,140

San Luis, CO $44,957

Homelake, CO $45,442

Hooper, CO $45,292

Ignacio, CO $45,397

Jaroso, CO $45,056

La Jara, CO $45,419

Manassa, CO $45,373

Moffat, CO $45,323

Monte Vista, CO $45,469

Mosca, CO $45,234

Pagosa Springs, CO $45,481

Romeo, CO $45,507

Saguache, CO $45,479

Sanford, CO $45,252

San Pablo, CO $45,019

South Fork, CO $45,530

Villa Grove, CO $45,384

Salida, CO $45,562

Almont, CO $46,735

Buena Vista, CO $46,664

Canon City, CO $45,359

Cimarron, CO $45,665

Coal Creek, CO $45,090

Coaldale, CO $45,451

Cotopaxi, CO $45,323

Crested Butte, CO $46,981

Florence, CO $45,019

Monarch, CO $45,657

Granite, CO $46,343

Gunnison, CO $45,700

Hillside, CO $45,306

Howard, CO $45,533

Lake City, CO $45,662

Nathrop, CO $45,699

Arts Program Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Arts Program Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Arts Program Assistant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Arts Program Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Arts Program Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$56,123	$27.0	20%
Financial Services	$56,123	$27.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$56,123	$27.0	20%
Software & Networking	$56,123	$27.0	20%
Telecom	$56,123	$27.0	20%

Arts Program Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Arts Program 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.

$42,212

Average $46,769/year

$53,126

$3,518

Average $3,897/month

$4,427

$812

Average $899/week

$1,022

$20

Average $22/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,126	$4,427	$1,022	$26
Average	$46,769	$3,897	$899	$22
25th Percentile	$42,212	$3,518	$812	$20

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