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

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

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

An Assistant Dietary Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,943 for beginners, reaching about $59,513 at mid-level, and approach $90,999 for experts.

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

Assistant Dietary Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Dietary Director roles are District of Columbia $51,694, California $51,498, Massachusetts $50,812. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Assistant Dietary Director level roles vary by specialization: Dietary Director: $102,400; Dietary Manager: $86,921; Dietary Services Manager: $83,800; Director Of Dietary Services: $56,113; Assistant Dietary Manager: $55,680.

Assistant Dietary Director Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant Dietary Director make in Delaware? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Dietary Director in Delaware is $47,282 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,559
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,675 to $53,708
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,480

10% $38,480

50% (Median) $47,282

90% $59,559

Assistant Dietary Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,708	$4,476	$1,033	$26
Average	$47,282	$3,940	$909	$23
25th Percentile	$42,675	$3,556	$821	$21

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Assistant Dietary Director with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Assistant Dietary Director Job Openings in Delaware

Assistant Director Business Director

The Learning Experience - Newark – Newark, DE

Assistant Director of Residential Services

KenCrest Services – Milford, DE

Assistant Director Admissions Office

University of Delaware – Newark, DE

Assistant Director of Health and Wellness

State Street – Dover, DE

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Dietary Director Salaries

An Assistant Dietary 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 Dietary Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Dietary 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): $45,943
Early Career (1-2 years): $51,690
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,513
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,249
Expert (over 8 years): $90,999

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Dietary Director	less than 1 year	$45,943
Sales Assistant II	1-2 years	$51,690
Sales Assistant III	2-4 years	$59,513
Sales Assistant Team Leader	5-8 years	$79,249
Sales Support Supervisor	over 8 years	$90,999

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

District of Columbia: $51,694.
California: $51,498.
Massachusetts: $50,812.

District of Columbia $51,694 California $51,498 Massachusetts $50,812 Washington $50,625 New Jersey $50,606 Alaska $50,541 Connecticut $49,897 New York $49,635

Hawaii $48,800 Rhode Island $48,407 Maryland $48,141 Minnesota $47,777 Colorado $47,637 Illinois $47,590 Oregon $47,413 Delaware $47,282

New Hampshire $47,200 Virginia $47,016 Pennsylvania $46,479 Nevada $46,208 North Dakota $46,120 Michigan $45,980 Wisconsin $45,928 Vermont $45,825

Texas $45,541 Maine $45,522 Arizona $45,494 Ohio $45,461 Georgia $45,032 Indiana $44,817 Wyoming $44,775 Utah $44,710

Iowa $44,682 Kansas $44,457 Louisiana $44,392 North Carolina $44,369 Missouri $44,359 Florida $44,177 Montana $44,079 Nebraska $43,986

Kentucky $43,935 South Carolina $43,748 Tennessee $43,631 Idaho $43,584 New Mexico $43,244 Oklahoma $43,169 Alabama $42,893 South Dakota $42,431

Arkansas $42,179 West Virginia $42,044 Mississippi $41,637

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Dietary 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:

Lincoln: $47,069
Little Creek: $47,414
Magnolia: $47,346

Lincoln, DE $47,069

Little Creek, DE $47,414

Magnolia, DE $47,346

Milford, DE $47,189

Marydel, DE $47,266

Millsboro, DE $46,872

Millville, DE $46,944

Milton, DE $47,025

Nassau, DE $47,059

Ocean View, DE $46,936

Rehoboth Beach, DE $47,026

Seaford, DE $47,053

Selbyville, DE $46,858

Smyrna, DE $47,446

Viola, DE $47,228

Woodside, DE $47,355

Bear, DE $47,246

Newark, DE $47,228

Claymont, DE $47,325

Delaware City, DE $47,275

Hockessin, DE $47,224

Kirkwood, DE $47,266

Middletown, DE $47,284

Montchanin, DE $47,235

New Castle, DE $47,242

Odessa, DE $47,308

Port Penn, DE $47,340

Rockland, DE $47,239

Saint Georges, DE $47,270

Townsend, DE $47,342

Winterthur, DE $47,245

Lewes, DE $47,044

Wilmington, DE $47,226

Dover, DE $47,414

Dover Afb, DE $47,164

Bethany Beach, DE $46,887

Bethel, DE $46,935

Bridgeville, DE $47,046

Camden Wyoming, DE $47,280

Cheswold, DE $47,398

Clayton, DE $47,400

Dagsboro, DE $46,854

Delmar, DE $46,779

Ellendale, DE $46,921

Felton, DE $47,185

Fenwick Island, DE $46,864

Frankford, DE $46,783

Frederica, DE $47,232

Georgetown, DE $46,836

Greenwood, DE $47,053

Harbeson, DE $46,886

Harrington, DE $47,125

Hartly, DE $47,272

Houston, DE $47,058

Kenton, DE $47,402

Laurel, DE $46,808

Yorklyn, DE $47,238

Assistant Dietary Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Dietary Director 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, Assistant Dietary Director positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Dietary Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Dietary Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$56,739	$27.0	20%
Financial Services	$56,739	$27.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$56,739	$27.0	20%
Software & Networking	$56,739	$27.0	20%
Telecom	$56,739	$27.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Assistant Dietary 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.

$42,675

Average $47,282/year

$53,708

$3,556

Average $3,940/month

$4,476

$821

Average $909/week

$1,033

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,708	$4,476	$1,033	$26
Average	$47,282	$3,940	$909	$23
25th Percentile	$42,675	$3,556	$821	$21

Find Your Next Assistant Dietary Director Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Assistant Dietary Director job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Encore Parkside | Newark, DE

Assistant Director of Maintenance

Encore Parkside | Newark, DE

Job Description. Job Description. Encore at Parkside is currently hiring for an Assistant Director of Maintenance to support the maintenance director with ... more

6 Days Ago
Albertsons Company | Wilmington, DE

Acme Assistant Store Director

Albertsons Company | Wilmington, DE

Assistant Store Director. Are you ready to take the next step in your career. Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation... more

6 Days Ago
Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Wilmington, DE

Assistant Director of Nursing

Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Wilmington, DE

Job Description. Job Description. ASK ABOUT OUR COMPETITIVE SALARY AND 15K Sign on Bonus. Wilmington Nursing & Rehabilitation. is seeking a. highly trained... more

7 Days Ago
Long Term Care | Wilmington, DE

Assistant Director of Nursing

Long Term Care | Wilmington, DE

Job Description. Job Description. We have an great opportunity for an Assistant Director of Nursing in our beautiful facility located in Wilmington, DE, . ... more

7 Days Ago
Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services | Newark, DE

Assistant Plaza Director

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services | Newark, DE

Job Description. Job Description. Assistant Plaza Director. What We Do. At Applegreen, we. Refresh Travelers on their Journey. …. Applegreen. USA operates ... more

7 Days Ago
Long-term Healthcare Facility | Millsboro, DE

Assistant Food Services Director

Long-term Healthcare Facility | Millsboro, DE

Job Description. Job Description. Confidential Skilled Nursing Facility in Millsboro, DE is looking for an experienced Assistant Food Services Director to ... more

8 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Assistant Dietary Director Salary in Delaware

Check out Assistant Dietary Director Job Openings in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Dietary Director Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Dietary Director Salaries?

How Do Assistant Dietary Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Dietary Director

Assistant Dietary Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Assistant Dietary Director

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

Find Your Next Assistant Dietary Director Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Assistant Dietary Director Salary in Delaware

Check out Assistant Dietary Director Job Openings in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Dietary Director Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Dietary Director Salaries?

How Do Assistant Dietary Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Dietary Director

Assistant Dietary Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Assistant Dietary Director

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

Salaries of jobs related to Assistant Dietary Director

Find Your Next Assistant Dietary Director Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?