What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Department 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 Assistant Department Director?

The Telecom industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Department Director roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Department Director's salary?

An Assistant Department Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $79,931 for beginners, reaching about $124,988 at mid-level, and approach $294,089 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Department Director?

Assistant Department Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Department Director roles are District of Columbia $183,604, California $182,907, Massachusetts $180,470. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Department Director roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Department Director level roles vary by specialization: IT Department Director: $204,950; Director Emergency Department: $152,229; Director Of Emergency Department: $144,519; Department Director: $110,416; Assistant Department Manager: $91,560.

Assistant Department Director Salary in North Carolina

How much does an Assistant Department Director make in North Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Department Director in North Carolina is $157,585 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $191,212
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $138,855 to $175,187
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $121,802

10% $121,802

50% (Median) $157,585

90% $191,212

Assistant Department Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$175,187	$14,599	$3,369	$84
Average	$157,585	$13,132	$3,030	$76
25th Percentile	$138,855	$11,571	$2,670	$67

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Department Director Salaries

An Assistant Department 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 Assistant Department Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Department 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): $79,931
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,992
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,988
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $153,919
Expert (over 8 years): $294,089

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Office Manager	less than 1 year	$79,931
Office Manager, Senior	1-2 years	$91,992
Administrative Manager	2-4 years	$124,988
Assistant Department Director	5-8 years	$153,919
Chief Administrative Officer	over 8 years	$294,089

How Do Assistant Department 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 Assistant Department Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $183,604.
California: $182,907.
Massachusetts: $180,470.

District of Columbia $183,604 California $182,907 Massachusetts $180,470 Washington $179,806 New Jersey $179,740 Alaska $179,508 Connecticut $177,219 New York $176,291

Hawaii $173,322 Rhode Island $171,929 Maryland $170,984 Minnesota $169,691 Colorado $169,193 Illinois $169,027 Oregon $168,397 Delaware $167,933

New Hampshire $167,641 Virginia $166,988 Pennsylvania $165,081 Nevada $164,119 North Dakota $163,804 Michigan $163,306 Wisconsin $163,124 Vermont $162,759

Texas $161,748 Maine $161,681 Arizona $161,582 Ohio $161,466 Georgia $159,940 Indiana $159,177 Wyoming $159,028 Utah $158,796

Iowa $158,696 Kansas $157,900 Louisiana $157,668 North Carolina $157,585 Missouri $157,552 Florida $156,906 Montana $156,557 Nebraska $156,226

Kentucky $156,043 South Carolina $155,380 Tennessee $154,965 Idaho $154,800 New Mexico $153,589 Oklahoma $153,324 Alabama $152,345 South Dakota $150,704

Arkansas $149,808 West Virginia $149,327 Mississippi $147,885

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Department 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:

Morven: $150,349
Mount Holly: $159,491
Mount Mourne: $157,231

Morven, NC $150,349

Mount Holly, NC $159,491

Mount Mourne, NC $157,231

Mount Pleasant, NC $155,081

Mount Ulla, NC $155,047

Newell, NC $160,235

New London, NC $153,718

Norwood, NC $153,664

Oakboro, NC $155,511

Paw Creek, NC $160,257

Peachland, NC $152,397

Pineville, NC $159,874

Polkton, NC $154,697

Polkville, NC $154,144

Richfield, NC $154,428

Rockwell, NC $155,101

Rutherfordton, NC $152,766

Salisbury, NC $155,363

Warsaw, NC $150,458

Roaring River, NC $150,995

Ronda, NC $151,425

Rutherford College, NC $152,722

Scottville, NC $148,793

Sherrills Ford, NC $155,977

Sparta, NC $149,685

State Road, NC $151,345

Stony Point, NC $152,768

Sugar Grove, NC $148,800

Taylorsville, NC $151,821

Terrell, NC $156,430

Thurmond, NC $150,813

Todd, NC $148,805

Traphill, NC $150,370

Turnersburg, NC $153,232

Union Grove, NC $151,539

Valdese, NC $152,440

Valle Crucis, NC $149,009

Vilas, NC $148,694

Warrensville, NC $148,941

West Jefferson, NC $148,969

Wilkesboro, NC $150,569

Zionville, NC $148,803

Scotts, NC $152,657

Alexander, NC $152,534

Almond, NC $150,024

Arden, NC $152,529

Bakersville, NC $149,083

Balsam, NC $150,903

Balsam Grove, NC $151,350

Barnardsville, NC $151,962

Bat Cave, NC $152,040

Black Mountain, NC $152,110

Brevard, NC $151,602

Bryson City, NC $150,148

Burnsville, NC $150,987

Candler, NC $152,445

Canton, NC $151,849

Cashiers, NC $150,569

Cedar Mountain, NC $152,047

Cherokee, NC $150,592

Chimney Rock, NC $151,987

Clyde, NC $151,639

Columbus, NC $153,521

Cullowhee, NC $150,903

Dana, NC $151,929

Gaston, NC $150,803

Greenville, NC $149,183

Grimesland, NC $148,589

Halifax, NC $149,042

Hamilton, NC $148,586

Shelby, NC $155,357

Spencer, NC $155,368

Spindale, NC $152,927

Stanfield, NC $156,959

Stanley, NC $158,877

Troutman, NC $154,669

Union Mills, NC $151,410

Vale, NC $155,627

Waco, NC $157,405

Wadesboro, NC $151,939

Waxhaw, NC $157,584

Wingate, NC $156,420

Charlotte, NC $160,272

Dillsboro, NC $150,261

East Flat Rock, NC $151,858

Edneyville, NC $152,014

Enka, NC $152,761

Etowah, NC $151,970

Fairview, NC $152,372

Flat Rock, NC $151,869

Fletcher, NC $152,387

Fontana Dam, NC $150,526

Franklin, NC $149,468

Gerton, NC $152,239

Glenville, NC $150,201

Glenwood, NC $151,450

Hazelwood, NC $151,284

Hendersonville, NC $151,854

Green Mountain, NC $148,845

Highlands, NC $150,108

Horse Shoe, NC $152,140

Hot Springs, NC $151,175

Lake Junaluska, NC $151,453

Lake Lure, NC $151,977

Lake Toxaway, NC $151,246

Leicester, NC $152,314

Little Switzerland, NC $150,475

Lynn, NC $152,276

Maggie Valley, NC $150,825

Marion, NC $151,854

Marshall, NC $151,349

Mars Hill, NC $151,443

Micaville, NC $150,473

Mill Spring, NC $151,927

Montreat, NC $152,176

Mountain Home, NC $152,174

Mills River, NC $152,194

Naples, NC $152,241

Nebo, NC $151,077

Old Fort, NC $151,826

Otto, NC $149,301

Penland, NC $150,020

Penrose, NC $151,715

Pisgah Forest, NC $151,859

Ridgecrest, NC $152,130

Robbinsville, NC $150,014

Rosman, NC $151,541

Saluda, NC $151,861

Sapphire, NC $150,732

Scaly Mountain, NC $149,800

Skyland, NC $152,601

Spruce Pine, NC $150,239

Hassell, NC $148,739

Tryon, NC $152,881

Tuckasegee, NC $150,364

Tuxedo, NC $152,053

Waynesville, NC $150,398

Weaverville, NC $152,415

Webster, NC $150,438

Whittier, NC $150,073

Zirconia, NC $152,100

Asheville, NC $152,859

Andrews, NC $149,720

Brasstown, NC $149,105

Culberson, NC $148,956

Hayesville, NC $149,214

Marble, NC $149,584

Murphy, NC $149,118

Warne, NC $149,108

Whitsett, NC $154,274

Henrico, NC $150,685

Hobgood, NC $148,805

Hollister, NC $152,674

Jackson, NC $148,619

Jamesville, NC $148,346

Kelford, NC $148,939

Lewiston Woodville, NC $148,264

Littleton, NC $150,937

Lucama, NC $156,348

Macclesfield, NC $151,738

Margarettsville, NC $150,276

Milwaukee, NC $150,241

Murfreesboro, NC $150,984

Nashville, NC $154,700

Oak City, NC $148,263

Pantego, NC $148,195

Parmele, NC $148,747

Pendleton, NC $150,684

Pikeville, NC $153,780

Pinetops, NC $151,980

Pinetown, NC $148,208

Pleasant Hill, NC $150,770

Potecasi, NC $149,846

Red Oak, NC $154,208

Rich Square, NC $148,941

Roanoke Rapids, NC $149,967

Robersonville, NC $148,440

Roxobel, NC $149,239

Saratoga, NC $153,355

Scotland Neck, NC $148,632

Scranton, NC $148,115

Seaboard, NC $150,004

Severn, NC $150,733

Sharpsburg, NC $154,254

Simpson, NC $149,027

Sims, NC $157,143

Speed, NC $149,878

Spring Hope, NC $157,153

Stantonsburg, NC $152,829

Stokes, NC $148,384

Swanquarter, NC $148,120

Tarboro, NC $150,506

Tillery, NC $148,649

Walstonburg, NC $152,002

Washington, NC $148,626

Weldon, NC $149,607

Whitakers, NC $151,778

Williamston, NC $148,535

Wilson, NC $154,602

Woodland, NC $149,777

Elizabeth City, NC $152,538

Ahoskie, NC $150,538

Avon, NC $148,690

Aydlett, NC $152,984

Barco, NC $153,249

Belvidere, NC $152,385

Buxton, NC $148,765

Camden, NC $152,825

Cofield, NC $150,946

Coinjock, NC $153,380

Colerain, NC $150,161

Columbia, NC $148,614

Corapeake, NC $153,549

Corolla, NC $152,931

Creswell, NC $148,364

Currituck, NC $154,121

Durants Neck, NC $151,369

Edenton, NC $150,513

Eure, NC $151,692

Frisco, NC $148,808

Gates, NC $152,916

Gatesville, NC $151,858

Grandy, NC $152,025

Harbinger, NC $150,748

Harrellsville, NC $151,146

Hatteras, NC $148,828

Hertford, NC $151,309

Hobbsville, NC $152,611

Jarvisburg, NC $151,224

Kill Devil Hills, NC $150,266

Kitty Hawk, NC $150,906

Knotts Island, NC $154,887

Swannanoa, NC $152,554

Sylva, NC $150,369

Vaughan, NC $151,339

Wake Forest, NC $160,350

Warrenton, NC $153,234

Wendell, NC $160,587

Willow Spring, NC $160,003

Wilsons Mills, NC $158,963

Wise, NC $152,068

Youngsville, NC $159,575

Zebulon, NC $159,562

Raleigh, NC $162,627

Durham, NC $158,594

Rocky Mount, NC $152,795

Aulander, NC $149,684

Aurora, NC $148,248

Bailey, NC $157,214

Bath, NC $148,467

Battleboro, NC $152,325

Belhaven, NC $148,279

Bellarthur, NC $150,120

Bethel, NC $149,064

Black Creek, NC $154,644

Blounts Creek, NC $148,304

Castalia, NC $155,559

Chocowinity, NC $148,510

Como, NC $151,523

Conetoe, NC $150,161

Conway, NC $150,359

Edward, NC $148,404

Elm City, NC $153,859

Enfield, NC $150,904

Engelhard, NC $148,148

Everetts, NC $148,757

Fairfield, NC $148,133

Falkland, NC $150,712

Farmville, NC $151,017

Fountain, NC $151,315

Fremont, NC $153,997

White Oak, NC $148,913

Wilmington, NC $151,914

Ash, NC $150,488

Atkinson, NC $150,898

Bolivia, NC $151,213

Bolton, NC $150,665

Brunswick, NC $149,699

Burgaw, NC $150,942

Carolina Beach, NC $151,554

Castle Hayne, NC $151,914

Cerro Gordo, NC $148,815

Chadbourn, NC $149,103

Clarendon, NC $149,322

Clarkton, NC $149,291

Council, NC $149,818

Currie, NC $151,461

Delco, NC $151,183

Evergreen, NC $148,947

Fair Bluff, NC $148,850

Garland, NC $149,649

Hallsboro, NC $149,533

Hampstead, NC $151,055

Harrells, NC $149,407

Holly Ridge, NC $150,534

Ivanhoe, NC $149,906

Kelly, NC $150,113

Kure Beach, NC $151,302

Lake Waccamaw, NC $150,199

Leland, NC $151,803

Longwood, NC $150,020

Magnolia, NC $149,889

Maple Hill, NC $150,337

Nakina, NC $149,593

Riegelwood, NC $150,977

Rocky Point, NC $151,443

Rose Hill, NC $149,987

Shallotte, NC $150,569

Sneads Ferry, NC $150,223

Southport, NC $151,218

Supply, NC $150,830

Tabor City, NC $149,369

Teachey, NC $150,246

Oak Island, NC $150,964

Wallace, NC $150,009

Calabash, NC $150,140

Sunset Beach, NC $150,156

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $150,228

Whiteville, NC $149,387

Willard, NC $150,417

Winnabow, NC $151,775

Wrightsville Beach, NC $151,864

Kinston, NC $149,009

Albertson, NC $149,415

Alliance, NC $148,972

Arapahoe, NC $148,591

Atlantic, NC $148,603

Atlantic Beach, NC $148,989

Ayden, NC $148,734

Bayboro, NC $148,440

Beaufort, NC $148,652

Beulaville, NC $150,166

Bridgeton, NC $148,848

Cedar Island, NC $147,976

Chinquapin, NC $150,015

Comfort, NC $148,976

Cove City, NC $148,457

Davis, NC $148,652

Deep Run, NC $149,165

Dover, NC $148,377

Ernul, NC $148,304

Gloucester, NC $148,825

Grantsboro, NC $148,457

Grifton, NC $148,656

Harkers Island, NC $148,992

Havelock, NC $148,707

Cherry Point, NC $149,286

Hobucken, NC $148,175

Hookerton, NC $150,123

Hubert, NC $149,790

Jacksonville, NC $150,279

Camp Lejeune, NC $150,551

Garysburg, NC $149,999

Manns Harbor, NC $148,034

Townsville, NC $152,446

Manteo, NC $149,309

Maple, NC $153,697

Merry Hill, NC $149,712

Moyock, NC $154,435

Nags Head, NC $148,830

Ocracoke, NC $148,659

Plymouth, NC $148,549

Point Harbor, NC $151,014

Poplar Branch, NC $152,626

Powells Point, NC $150,884

Powellsville, NC $150,442

Rodanthe, NC $148,445

Roduco, NC $152,509

Yanceyville, NC $152,942

Greensboro, NC $154,352

Angier, NC $158,212

Apex, NC $159,895

Bahama, NC $156,680

Benson, NC $155,768

Broadway, NC $153,431

Buies Creek, NC $155,242

Bullock, NC $152,279

Bunn, NC $158,403

Butner, NC $157,784

Carrboro, NC $156,539

Cary, NC $161,637

Chapel Hill, NC $156,547

Clayton, NC $160,365

Coats, NC $155,874

Creedmoor, NC $158,542

Four Oaks, NC $155,270

Franklinton, NC $157,947

Fuquay Varina, NC $158,592

Garner, NC $161,408

Goldsboro, NC $153,443

Henderson, NC $155,095

Holly Springs, NC $159,539

Hurdle Mills, NC $152,962

Kenly, NC $156,736

Kipling, NC $157,123

Kittrell, NC $157,226

Knightdale, NC $161,716

Lillington, NC $153,894

Louisburg, NC $157,169

Macon, NC $151,755

Mamers, NC $153,876

Manson, NC $152,388

Micro, NC $156,965

Middleburg, NC $153,475

Middlesex, NC $158,516

Moncure, NC $155,945

Morrisville, NC $160,819

New Hill, NC $158,174

Norlina, NC $152,944

Oxford, NC $154,194

Pine Level, NC $156,707

Princeton, NC $154,816

Ridgeway, NC $153,111

Rolesville, NC $160,579

Rougemont, NC $155,222

Roxboro, NC $152,654

Selma, NC $157,779

Smithfield, NC $157,303

Stem, NC $156,828

Stovall, NC $153,591

Alamance, NC $153,904

Altamahaw, NC $153,788

Asheboro, NC $153,544

Bear Creek, NC $152,029

Bennett, NC $152,158

Biscoe, NC $150,501

Blanch, NC $151,801

Bonlee, NC $152,732

Browns Summit, NC $154,169

Burlington, NC $153,975

Bynum, NC $155,523

Candor, NC $149,921

Cedar Falls, NC $153,891

Cedar Grove, NC $153,382

Climax, NC $154,224

Colfax, NC $154,644

Cumnock, NC $153,193

Denton, NC $153,242

Eagle Springs, NC $150,123

Efland, NC $153,884

Elon, NC $153,659

Ether, NC $151,405

Franklinville, NC $153,803

Gibsonville, NC $154,073

Goldston, NC $151,486

Graham, NC $153,806

Gulf, NC $152,859

Haw River, NC $153,692

Highfalls, NC $151,375

High Point, NC $155,844

Roper, NC $148,986

Salvo, NC $148,924

Shawboro, NC $153,358

Shiloh, NC $151,597

South Mills, NC $154,098

Stumpy Point, NC $148,173

Sunbury, NC $153,214

Tyner, NC $151,282

Wanchese, NC $148,782

Waves, NC $148,818

Windsor, NC $148,715

Winfall, NC $151,927

Winton, NC $151,521

Albemarle, NC $153,620

Alexis, NC $158,468

Ansonville, NC $153,531

Badin, NC $153,136

Barium Springs, NC $154,247

Belmont, NC $159,748

Bessemer City, NC $159,320

Boiling Springs, NC $154,343

Bostic, NC $151,849

Caroleen, NC $153,831

Casar, NC $153,541

Cherryville, NC $157,340

China Grove, NC $155,269

Cliffside, NC $154,100

Concord, NC $156,637

Cornelius, NC $158,287

Cramerton, NC $159,789

Crouse, NC $157,884

Dallas, NC $159,456

Davidson, NC $157,690

Denver, NC $157,771

Earl, NC $155,997

East Spencer, NC $155,367

Ellenboro, NC $153,155

Faith, NC $155,413

Fallston, NC $155,914

Forest City, NC $153,438

Gastonia, NC $160,091

Huntersville, NC $159,338

Gold Hill, NC $154,727

Granite Quarry, NC $155,382

Grover, NC $156,786

Harris, NC $153,839

Harrisburg, NC $159,303

Henrietta, NC $154,015

High Shoals, NC $158,706

Indian Trail, NC $158,861

Iron Station, NC $157,856

Kannapolis, NC $156,017

Kings Mountain, NC $158,426

Landis, NC $155,388

Lattimore, NC $154,105

Lawndale, NC $155,030

Lilesville, NC $150,294

Lincolnton, NC $157,459

Locust, NC $155,949

Lowell, NC $160,016

Mc Adenville, NC $159,779

Mc Farlan, NC $150,181

Marshville, NC $155,831

Matthews, NC $159,147

Midland, NC $157,998

Mineral Springs, NC $157,572

Misenheimer, NC $154,501

Monroe, NC $157,687

Mooresboro, NC $154,219

Mooresville, NC $155,670

Hillsborough, NC $154,579

Jackson Springs, NC $150,077

Jamestown, NC $155,728

Julian, NC $154,231

Kernersville, NC $154,095

Eden, NC $152,463

Leasburg, NC $151,728

Lexington, NC $153,917

Liberty, NC $153,892

Linwood, NC $154,980

Mc Leansville, NC $154,398

Mebane, NC $153,597

Milton, NC $151,495

Mount Gilead, NC $151,304

Oak Ridge, NC $154,018

Pelham, NC $152,574

Pittsboro, NC $154,433

Pleasant Garden, NC $154,476

Prospect Hill, NC $152,864

Providence, NC $152,373

Ramseur, NC $153,216

Randleman, NC $154,236

Reidsville, NC $153,481

Robbins, NC $151,229

Ruffin, NC $152,708

Sanford, NC $153,584

Saxapahaw, NC $153,878

Seagrove, NC $152,123

Sedalia, NC $154,360

Semora, NC $151,042

Siler City, NC $153,138

Snow Camp, NC $153,742

Sophia, NC $154,266

Southmont, NC $154,620

Staley, NC $153,579

Star, NC $151,229

Stokesdale, NC $153,589

Summerfield, NC $154,088

Swepsonville, NC $153,766

Thomasville, NC $154,735

Trinity, NC $154,513

Troy, NC $151,470

Wallburg, NC $154,368

Welcome, NC $153,843

Wentworth, NC $153,065

West End, NC $150,596

Topton, NC $149,442

Advance, NC $153,493

Ararat, NC $152,236

Belews Creek, NC $153,652

Bethania, NC $153,912

Boonville, NC $152,511

Clemmons, NC $153,650

Cleveland, NC $154,672

Cooleemee, NC $154,650

Danbury, NC $152,622

Dobson, NC $151,667

East Bend, NC $153,131

Germanton, NC $153,435

Hamptonville, NC $152,237

King, NC $153,141

Lawsonville, NC $152,294

Lewisville, NC $153,470

Lowgap, NC $150,742

Madison, NC $152,927

Mayodan, NC $152,501

Mocksville, NC $153,393

Mount Airy, NC $151,798

White Plains, NC $152,002

Pfafftown, NC $153,559

Pilot Mountain, NC $152,455

Pine Hall, NC $153,037

Pinnacle, NC $152,828

Rural Hall, NC $153,591

Sandy Ridge, NC $152,334

Siloam, NC $152,549

Stoneville, NC $152,496

Toast, NC $151,796

Tobaccoville, NC $153,375

Walkertown, NC $153,824

Walnut Cove, NC $153,295

Westfield, NC $152,329

Woodleaf, NC $154,687

Yadkinville, NC $152,899

Winston Salem, NC $153,989

Tarawa Terrace, NC $150,264

Midway Park, NC $149,997

Mccutcheon Field, NC $150,420

La Grange, NC $151,178

Lowland, NC $148,103

Marshallberg, NC $148,919

Maury, NC $150,934

Maysville, NC $149,060

Merritt, NC $148,304

Morehead City, NC $149,130

New Bern, NC $148,798

Newport, NC $148,753

Oriental, NC $148,518

Pink Hill, NC $149,641

Pollocksville, NC $148,357

Richlands, NC $150,151

Salter Path, NC $149,055

Sealevel, NC $148,344

Seven Springs, NC $150,418

Smyrna, NC $148,488

Snow Hill, NC $151,374

Stacy, NC $148,375

Stella, NC $149,384

Stonewall, NC $148,976

Swansboro, NC $149,486

Trenton, NC $148,561

Vanceboro, NC $148,523

Vandemere, NC $148,695

Williston, NC $148,510

Winterville, NC $149,604

Emerald Isle, NC $149,190

Hickory, NC $153,244

Banner Elk, NC $149,052

Blowing Rock, NC $149,097

Boomer, NC $150,072

Boone, NC $149,254

Catawba, NC $155,065

Claremont, NC $154,320

Collettsville, NC $148,972

Connellys Springs, NC $153,222

Conover, NC $154,043

Creston, NC $148,604

Crossnore, NC $149,602

Crumpler, NC $148,962

Deep Gap, NC $148,865

Drexel, NC $152,135

Elkin, NC $152,037

Elk Park, NC $148,856

Ennice, NC $150,272

Ferguson, NC $149,156

Statesville, NC $153,140

Fleetwood, NC $148,916

Glade Valley, NC $150,256

Glen Alpine, NC $151,173

Glendale Springs, NC $148,807

Granite Falls, NC $152,125

Grassy Creek, NC $148,893

Lenoir, NC $150,858

Harmony, NC $152,684

Hays, NC $150,160

Hiddenite, NC $151,645

Hildebran, NC $153,425

Hudson, NC $151,835

Jefferson, NC $148,984

Jonas Ridge, NC $150,090

Jonesville, NC $152,037

Lansing, NC $148,982

Laurel Springs, NC $149,037

Linville, NC $148,926

Linville Falls, NC $150,239

Mc Grady, NC $149,478

Maiden, NC $156,246

Millers Creek, NC $149,287

Minneapolis, NC $149,007

Montezuma, NC $149,609

Moravian Falls, NC $150,513

Morganton, NC $150,768

North Wilkesboro, NC $150,655

Newland, NC $149,251

Newton, NC $155,234

Olin, NC $152,430

Patterson, NC $149,471

Pineola, NC $149,430

Piney Creek, NC $149,010

Plumtree, NC $149,241

Purlear, NC $149,012

Icard, NC $153,433

Rhodhiss, NC $152,892

Roaring Gap, NC $150,350

Fayetteville, NC $148,515

Fort Bragg, NC $148,974

Pope Army Airfield, NC $149,292

Aberdeen, NC $150,350

Autryville, NC $148,792

Timberlake, NC $153,493

Barnesville, NC $148,833

Bladenboro, NC $148,944

Bunnlevel, NC $151,989

Calypso, NC $151,466

Cameron, NC $151,025

Carthage, NC $150,972

Clinton, NC $150,256

Cordova, NC $150,098

Cumberland, NC $149,952

Dublin, NC $148,821

Dudley, NC $152,131

Dunn, NC $152,246

Elizabethtown, NC $149,012

Ellerbe, NC $149,533

Erwin, NC $152,352

Fairmont, NC $148,914

Faison, NC $151,040

Falcon, NC $149,757

Gibson, NC $149,311

Godwin, NC $149,694

Hamlet, NC $149,639

Hoffman, NC $150,035

Hope Mills, NC $148,569

Kenansville, NC $149,987

Lakeview, NC $150,957

Laurel Hill, NC $149,583

Laurinburg, NC $149,453

Lemon Springs, NC $152,274

Linden, NC $150,024

Lumber Bridge, NC $148,821

Lumberton, NC $148,768

Marietta, NC $149,010

Marston, NC $149,598

Maxton, NC $148,612

Mount Olive, NC $150,884

Newton Grove, NC $152,211

Norman, NC $149,871

Olivia, NC $152,403

Orrum, NC $148,838

Pinehurst, NC $151,092

Parkton, NC $148,624

Pembroke, NC $148,584

Pinebluff, NC $150,473

Proctorville, NC $149,100

Raeford, NC $149,473

Red Springs, NC $149,148

Rex, NC $148,797

Rockingham, NC $149,617

Roseboro, NC $149,014

Rowland, NC $148,870

Saint Pauls, NC $148,763

Salemburg, NC $149,546

Shannon, NC $148,954

Southern Pines, NC $150,596

Spring Lake, NC $149,702

Stedman, NC $148,599

Tar Heel, NC $148,942

Turkey, NC $150,398

Vass, NC $150,651

Wade, NC $148,828

Wagram, NC $149,689

Assistant Department Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Department Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Telecom and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Department Director positions in Transportation or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Department Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Department Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Telecom	$196,982	$95.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$189,102	$91.0	20%
Insurance	$185,951	$89.0	18%
Aerospace & Defense	$181,223	$87.0	15%
Business Services	$176,496	$85.0	12%

Assistant Department Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Department 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.

$138,855

Average $157,585/year

$175,187

$11,571

Average $13,132/month

$14,599

$2,670

Average $3,030/week

$3,369

$67

Average $76/hour

$84

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$175,187	$14,599	$3,369	$84
Average	$157,585	$13,132	$3,030	$76
25th Percentile	$138,855	$11,571	$2,670	$67

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