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 $47,606 for beginners, reaching about $61,670 at mid-level, and approach $94,284 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 $50,761, California $50,568, Massachusetts $49,894. 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: $144,816; Arts Program Manager: $98,503; Arts Program Coordinator: $68,123; Asst. Professor - Liberal Arts: $67,500; College Assistant Professor - Liberal Arts: $67,500.

Arts Program Assistant Salary in Connecticut

How much does an Arts Program Assistant make in Connecticut? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Arts Program Assistant in Connecticut is $48,996 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,734
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,219 to $55,664
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,870

10% $39,870

50% (Median) $48,996

90% $61,734

Arts Program Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,664	$4,639	$1,070	$27
Average	$48,996	$4,083	$942	$24
25th Percentile	$44,219	$3,685	$850	$21

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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): $47,606
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,565
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,670
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,127
Expert (over 8 years): $94,284

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Arts Program Assistant	less than 1 year	$47,606
Sales Assistant II	1-2 years	$53,565
Sales Assistant III	2-4 years	$61,670
Sales Assistant Team Leader	5-8 years	$82,127
Sales Support Supervisor	over 8 years	$94,284

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: $50,761.
California: $50,568.
Massachusetts: $49,894.

District of Columbia $50,761 California $50,568 Massachusetts $49,894 Washington $49,711 New Jersey $49,692 Alaska $49,628 Connecticut $48,996 New York $48,739

Hawaii $47,918 Rhode Island $47,533 Maryland $47,272 Minnesota $46,914 Colorado $46,777 Illinois $46,731 Oregon $46,557 Delaware $46,428

New Hampshire $46,347 Virginia $46,167 Pennsylvania $45,640 Nevada $45,374 North Dakota $45,287 Michigan $45,149 Wisconsin $45,099 Vermont $44,998

Texas $44,718 Maine $44,700 Arizona $44,672 Ohio $44,640 Georgia $44,218 Indiana $44,007 Wyoming $43,966 Utah $43,902

Iowa $43,875 Kansas $43,654 Louisiana $43,590 North Carolina $43,567 Missouri $43,558 Florida $43,379 Montana $43,283 Nebraska $43,191

Kentucky $43,141 South Carolina $42,958 Tennessee $42,843 Idaho $42,797 New Mexico $42,462 Oklahoma $42,389 Alabama $42,119 South Dakota $41,665

Arkansas $41,417 West Virginia $41,284 Mississippi $40,885

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:

Old Mystic: $48,218
Oneco: $48,094
Avon: $48,311

Old Mystic, CT $48,218

Oneco, CT $48,094

Avon, CT $48,311

Bloomfield, CT $48,338

Windsor, CT $48,339

Bristol, CT $48,334

Burlington, CT $48,332

Broad Brook, CT $48,069

Canaan, CT $48,102

Canton, CT $48,287

Canton Center, CT $48,273

Colebrook, CT $48,104

Collinsville, CT $48,284

East Berlin, CT $48,257

East Canaan, CT $48,157

East Glastonbury, CT $48,339

East Granby, CT $48,076

East Hartland, CT $47,953

East Windsor Hill, CT $48,302

Ellington, CT $47,964

Farmington, CT $48,258

Falls Village, CT $48,267

Glastonbury, CT $48,340

Granby, CT $47,977

Berlin, CT $48,254

Lakeville, CT $48,308

Manchester, CT $48,334

Bolton, CT $48,272

New Britain, CT $48,239

New Hartford, CT $48,323

Norfolk, CT $48,223

North Canton, CT $48,237

North Granby, CT $47,836

Pine Meadow, CT $48,280

Plainville, CT $48,257

Barkhamsted, CT $48,184

Poquonock, CT $48,302

Riverton, CT $48,124

Vernon Rockville, CT $48,207

Rocky Hill, CT $48,286

Salisbury, CT $47,984

Sharon, CT $48,674

Simsbury, CT $48,268

Somers, CT $47,570

Somersville, CT $47,561

South Glastonbury, CT $48,328

South Windsor, CT $48,320

North Windham, CT $48,207

Pomfret Center, CT $48,157

Putnam, CT $48,129

Quinebaug, CT $48,144

Rogers, CT $48,127

Scotland, CT $48,210

South Willington, CT $48,088

South Windham, CT $48,220

South Woodstock, CT $48,151

Storrs Mansfield, CT $48,181

Thompson, CT $48,139

Ashford, CT $48,097

Willington, CT $48,082

Windham, CT $48,212

Woodstock, CT $48,138

Woodstock Valley, CT $48,118

New London, CT $48,221

Baltic, CT $48,209

Canterbury, CT $48,189

Central Village, CT $48,151

East Lyme, CT $48,236

Bozrah, CT $48,215

Gales Ferry, CT $48,218

Gilman, CT $48,224

Mashantucket, CT $48,212

Ledyard, CT $48,217

Groton, CT $48,220

Hanover, CT $48,209

Jewett City, CT $48,207

Montville, CT $48,219

Moosup, CT $48,128

Mystic, CT $48,218

Niantic, CT $48,234

North Stonington, CT $48,195

Norwich, CT $48,207

Preston, CT $48,207

Oakdale, CT $48,232

Old Lyme, CT $48,326

Stafford, CT $47,885

Stafford Springs, CT $47,909

Staffordville, CT $47,839

Suffield, CT $47,524

Taconic, CT $48,160

Tariffville, CT $48,183

Enfield, CT $47,514

Tolland, CT $48,064

Unionville, CT $48,299

East Windsor, CT $48,007

Weatogue, CT $48,313

West Granby, CT $48,080

West Hartland, CT $47,970

West Simsbury, CT $48,262

West Suffield, CT $47,533

Winchester Center, CT $48,267

Windsor Locks, CT $48,008

Winsted, CT $48,262

Hartford, CT $48,381

West Hartford, CT $48,340

East Hartford, CT $48,378

Wethersfield, CT $48,338

Newington, CT $48,249

Plainfield, CT $48,172

Quaker Hill, CT $48,221

South Lyme, CT $48,266

Sterling, CT $48,082

Stonington, CT $48,208

Pawcatuck, CT $48,182

Taftville, CT $48,207

Uncasville, CT $48,218

Versailles, CT $48,204

Voluntown, CT $48,169

Waterford, CT $48,222

Wauregan, CT $48,147

West Mystic, CT $48,219

Yantic, CT $48,210

Ansonia, CT $49,182

Beacon Falls, CT $49,051

Botsford, CT $49,955

Branford, CT $48,720

Cheshire, CT $48,631

Centerbrook, CT $48,476

Chester, CT $48,476

Clinton, CT $48,687

Cobalt, CT $48,344

Colchester, CT $48,297

Cromwell, CT $48,284

Deep River, CT $48,504

Derby, CT $49,407

Killingworth, CT $48,626

Salem, CT $48,261

Durham, CT $48,506

East Haddam, CT $48,367

East Hampton, CT $48,359

Essex, CT $48,433

Guilford, CT $48,764

Haddam, CT $48,460

Hadlyme, CT $48,393

Hawleyville, CT $49,829

Higganum, CT $48,472

Ivoryton, CT $48,485

Madison, CT $48,705

Marion, CT $48,497

Marlborough, CT $48,328

Meriden, CT $48,368

Middlefield, CT $48,404

Middle Haddam, CT $48,377

Middletown, CT $48,347

Milford, CT $50,098

Milldale, CT $48,419

Monroe, CT $50,598

Moodus, CT $48,380

Newtown, CT $49,927

North Branford, CT $48,706

Northford, CT $48,698

North Haven, CT $48,662

North Westchester, CT $48,292

Old Saybrook, CT $48,452

Orange, CT $48,887

Oxford, CT $49,438

Plantsville, CT $48,416

Portland, CT $48,322

Rockfall, CT $48,350

Sandy Hook, CT $49,883

Seymour, CT $49,208

Shelton, CT $50,441

South Britain, CT $49,619

Southbury, CT $49,603

Southington, CT $48,290

Stevenson, CT $50,706

Wallingford, CT $48,615

Stratford, CT $51,406

Westbrook, CT $48,573

New Haven, CT $48,592

East Haven, CT $48,615

Hamden, CT $48,658

West Haven, CT $48,634

Bethany, CT $48,841

Woodbridge, CT $48,737

Willimantic, CT $48,220

Abington, CT $48,150

Amston, CT $48,271

Andover, CT $48,250

Ballouville, CT $48,108

Brooklyn, CT $48,150

Chaplin, CT $48,191

Columbia, CT $48,254

Coventry, CT $48,224

Danielson, CT $48,092

Dayville, CT $48,095

Eastford, CT $48,129

East Killingly, CT $48,047

East Woodstock, CT $48,146

Fabyan, CT $48,146

Grosvenor Dale, CT $48,147

Hampton, CT $48,175

Hebron, CT $48,279

Lebanon, CT $48,237

Mansfield Center, CT $48,195

Mansfield Depot, CT $48,196

North Franklin, CT $48,215

North Grosvenordale, CT $48,150

Pomfret, CT $48,153

Bridgeport, CT $51,540

Trumbull, CT $51,263

Easton, CT $51,234

Waterbury, CT $48,788

Prospect, CT $48,776

Wolcott, CT $48,505

Bantam, CT $48,963

Bethlehem, CT $49,071

Cornwall, CT $48,730

Cornwall Bridge, CT $49,012

Gaylordsville, CT $49,457

Goshen, CT $48,606

Kent, CT $49,111

Lakeside, CT $49,017

Litchfield, CT $48,787

Middlebury, CT $49,129

Morris, CT $48,937

Naugatuck, CT $49,007

New Milford, CT $49,606

New Preston Marble Dale, CT $49,199

Northfield, CT $48,624

Oakville, CT $48,823

Pequabuck, CT $48,449

Plymouth, CT $48,608

Roxbury, CT $49,569

Sherman, CT $49,663

South Kent, CT $49,224

Terryville, CT $48,485

Thomaston, CT $48,682

Torrington, CT $48,469

Harwinton, CT $48,482

Washington, CT $49,303

Washington Depot, CT $49,336

Watertown, CT $48,891

West Cornwall, CT $48,581

Woodbury, CT $49,273

Bethel, CT $49,887

Brookfield, CT $49,808

Cos Cob, CT $51,981

Danbury, CT $49,815

New Fairfield, CT $49,816

Darien, CT $51,966

Fairfield, CT $51,509

Georgetown, CT $51,097

Greenwich, CT $51,942

Greens Farms, CT $51,479

New Canaan, CT $51,749

Norwalk, CT $51,782

Old Greenwich, CT $51,982

Redding Center, CT $50,611

Redding Ridge, CT $50,611

Ridgefield, CT $50,166

Riverside, CT $51,979

Westport, CT $51,479

Weston, CT $51,268

Southport, CT $51,497

Redding, CT $50,497

Wilton, CT $51,320

Stamford, CT $51,994

Bridgewater, CT $49,738

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	$58,795	$28.0	20%
Financial Services	$58,795	$28.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$58,795	$28.0	20%
Software & Networking	$58,795	$28.0	20%
Telecom	$58,795	$28.0	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.

$44,219

Average $48,996/year

$55,664

$3,685

Average $4,083/month

$4,639

$850

Average $942/week

$1,070

$21

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,664	$4,639	$1,070	$27
Average	$48,996	$4,083	$942	$24
25th Percentile	$44,219	$3,685	$850	$21

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