What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Director for Programs's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Assistant Director for Programs's salary?

An Assistant Director for Programs's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,973 for beginners, reaching about $60,714 at mid-level, and approach $61,273 for experts.

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

Assistant Director for Programs salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Director for Programs roles are District of Columbia $70,573, California $70,306, Massachusetts $69,369. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Director for Programs roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Director for Programs level roles vary by specialization: Clinical Programs Development Director: $189,688; Director of Programs: $120,421; Assistant Director, Academic Programs: $81,399; Assistant Director for Academic Programs: $79,549; Assistant Director - Programs: $64,592.

Assistant Director for Programs Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Director for Programs make in New Mexico? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director for Programs in New Mexico is $59,036 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,418
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,699 to $67,088
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,019

10% $45,019

50% (Median) $59,036

90% $74,418

Assistant Director for Programs Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,088	$5,591	$1,290	$32
Average	$59,036	$4,920	$1,135	$28
25th Percentile	$51,699	$4,308	$994	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director for Programs Salaries

An Assistant Director for Programs'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 Director for Programs Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Director for Programs'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): $55,973
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,583
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,714
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,049
Expert (over 8 years): $61,273

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Director for Programs	less than 1 year	$55,973
Early Career Level Assistant Director for Programs	1-2 years	$57,583
Mid-Level Level Assistant Director for Programs	2-4 years	$60,714
Senior-Level Level Assistant Director for Programs	5-8 years	$61,049
Expert Level Assistant Director for Programs	over 8 years	$61,273

How Do Assistant Director for Programs 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 Director for Programs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,573.
California: $70,306.
Massachusetts: $69,369.

District of Columbia $70,573 California $70,306 Massachusetts $69,369 Washington $69,114 New Jersey $69,088 Alaska $68,999 Connecticut $68,119 New York $67,762

Hawaii $66,621 Rhode Island $66,086 Maryland $65,723 Minnesota $65,225 Colorado $65,034 Illinois $64,970 Oregon $64,728 Delaware $64,550

New Hampshire $64,438 Virginia $64,186 Pennsylvania $63,453 Nevada $63,084 North Dakota $62,963 Michigan $62,771 Wisconsin $62,701 Vermont $62,561

Texas $62,172 Maine $62,147 Arizona $62,109 Ohio $62,064 Georgia $61,478 Indiana $61,184 Wyoming $61,127 Utah $61,038

Iowa $60,999 Kansas $60,694 Louisiana $60,604 North Carolina $60,572 Missouri $60,560 Florida $60,311 Montana $60,177 Nebraska $60,050

Kentucky $59,980 South Carolina $59,725 Tennessee $59,565 Idaho $59,502 New Mexico $59,036 Oklahoma $58,934 Alabama $58,558 South Dakota $57,927

Arkansas $57,583 West Virginia $57,398 Mississippi $56,844

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director for Programs

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:

Algodones: $59,665
Belen: $59,333
Bernalillo: $59,771

Algodones, NM $59,665

Belen, NM $59,333

Bernalillo, NM $59,771

Bluewater, NM $58,516

Bosque, NM $58,897

Casa Blanca, NM $59,030

Cedar Crest, NM $59,820

Cedarvale, NM $57,475

Cerrillos, NM $59,708

Claunch, NM $57,262

Coyote, NM $58,828

Cuba, NM $58,734

Cubero, NM $59,161

Edgewood, NM $59,553

Estancia, NM $58,843

Gallina, NM $58,521

Counselor, NM $58,557

Grants, NM $58,449

Milan, NM $58,683

Isleta, NM $59,873

Jarales, NM $59,275

Jemez Pueblo, NM $59,378

Jemez Springs, NM $59,195

Laguna, NM $59,450

La Jara, NM $58,668

La Joya, NM $58,533

Lindrith, NM $58,462

Los Lunas, NM $59,647

Mcintosh, NM $59,167

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $58,773

Moriarty, NM $58,968

Mountainair, NM $58,332

Nageezi, NM $58,479

New Laguna, NM $59,132

Paguate, NM $59,172

Pena Blanca, NM $59,833

Peralta, NM $59,741

Placitas, NM $59,772

Ponderosa, NM $59,303

Prewitt, NM $58,498

Regina, NM $58,538

Sandia Park, NM $59,670

Corrales, NM $59,895

San Fidel, NM $58,813

San Rafael, NM $58,563

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $59,670

San Ysidro, NM $59,590

Stanley, NM $58,960

Tijeras, NM $59,677

Tome, NM $59,567

Torreon, NM $59,369

Veguita, NM $58,892

Willard, NM $58,227

Youngsville, NM $58,845

Bosque Farms, NM $59,851

Clines Corners, NM $58,603

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $59,716

Cochiti Lake, NM $59,794

Albuquerque, NM $59,929

Kirtland Afb, NM $59,929

Rio Rancho, NM $59,830

Gallup, NM $58,582

Brimhall, NM $58,417

Church Rock, NM $58,444

Continental Divide, NM $58,403

Crownpoint, NM $58,451

Fence Lake, NM $58,190

Fort Wingate, NM $58,424

Gamerco, NM $58,522

Mentmore, NM $58,431

Mexican Springs, NM $58,424

Ramah, NM $58,317

Rehoboth, NM $58,463

Thoreau, NM $58,466

Tohatchi, NM $58,413

Vanderwagen, NM $58,424

Zuni, NM $58,410

Navajo, NM $58,490

Jamestown, NM $58,345

Pinehill, NM $58,272

Sheep Springs, NM $58,476

Smith Lake, NM $58,694

Yatahey, NM $58,455

Farmington, NM $58,736

Aztec, NM $58,844

Blanco, NM $58,570

Bloomfield, NM $58,500

Flora Vista, NM $58,797

Fruitland, NM $58,429

Kirtland, NM $58,797

La Plata, NM $58,818

Navajo Dam, NM $58,792

Shiprock, NM $58,711

Waterflow, NM $58,681

Newcomb, NM $58,440

Sanostee, NM $58,477

Santa Fe, NM $60,235

Abiquiu, NM $58,587

Alcalde, NM $59,607

Amalia, NM $58,498

Arroyo Hondo, NM $58,415

Arroyo Seco, NM $58,483

Canjilon, NM $58,406

Canones, NM $58,938

Carson, NM $58,639

Cebolla, NM $58,440

Cerro, NM $58,458

Chama, NM $58,697

Chamisal, NM $59,449

Chimayo, NM $59,867

Cordova, NM $59,765

Costilla, NM $58,743

Taos Ski Valley, NM $58,298

Dixon, NM $59,393

Dulce, NM $58,695

El Prado, NM $58,535

El Rito, NM $58,803

Embudo, NM $59,087

Espanola, NM $59,794

Glorieta, NM $60,003

Hernandez, NM $59,238

Ilfeld, NM $59,449

La Madera, NM $58,700

Lamy, NM $59,774

Llano, NM $59,329

Los Alamos, NM $59,915

White Rock, NM $60,028

Medanales, NM $59,304

Ojo Caliente, NM $58,955

Los Ojos, NM $58,552

Pecos, NM $59,816

Penasco, NM $59,108

Petaca, NM $58,352

Questa, NM $58,519

Ranchos De Taos, NM $58,828

Red River, NM $58,352

Ribera, NM $58,728

Rowe, NM $59,505

San Cristobal, NM $58,350

San Jose, NM $59,358

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $59,648

Santa Cruz, NM $59,846

Serafina, NM $58,579

Taos, NM $58,501

Tererro, NM $60,007

Tesuque, NM $60,235

Tierra Amarilla, NM $58,501

Trampas, NM $59,060

Tres Piedras, NM $58,336

Truchas, NM $59,598

Vadito, NM $59,031

Valdez, NM $58,394

Vallecitos, NM $58,349

Velarde, NM $59,303

Villanueva, NM $58,614

Spaceport City, NM $57,419

Las Vegas, NM $58,117

Angel Fire, NM $58,289

Anton Chico, NM $58,016

Buena Vista, NM $58,549

Chacon, NM $58,591

Cimarron, NM $58,197

Cleveland, NM $59,006

Eagle Nest, NM $58,241

Guadalupita, NM $58,501

Holman, NM $58,856

La Loma, NM $57,919

Maxwell, NM $58,217

Miami, NM $58,092

Mills, NM $57,885

Montezuma, NM $59,306

Mora, NM $59,089

Mosquero, NM $57,835

Ocate, NM $58,155

Ojo Feliz, NM $58,308

Rainsville, NM $58,563

Raton, NM $58,364

Rociada, NM $59,336

Roy, NM $57,898

Sapello, NM $58,821

Solano, NM $57,827

Springer, NM $58,066

Ute Park, NM $58,225

Valmora, NM $58,068

Wagon Mound, NM $58,002

Watrous, NM $58,088

Socorro, NM $57,953

Aragon, NM $58,129

Datil, NM $57,889

Lemitar, NM $58,223

Luna, NM $58,232

Magdalena, NM $57,893

Pie Town, NM $58,087

Polvadera, NM $58,363

Quemado, NM $58,207

Reserve, NM $58,102

San Acacia, NM $58,459

San Antonio, NM $57,633

Truth Or Consequences, NM $57,621

Arrey, NM $57,611

Caballo, NM $57,651

Derry, NM $57,357

Elephant Butte, NM $57,770

Garfield, NM $57,191

Hatch, NM $56,274

Monticello, NM $57,617

Rincon, NM $55,951

Salem, NM $57,013

Williamsburg, NM $57,693

Winston, NM $57,659

Las Cruces, NM $55,218

White Sands Missile Range, NM $55,399

Santa Teresa, NM $55,802

Playas, NM $57,887

Animas, NM $58,029

Anthony, NM $55,789

Arenas Valley, NM $57,927

Bayard, NM $57,873

Berino, NM $55,536

Buckhorn, NM $57,933

Santa Clara, NM $57,974

Chamberino, NM $55,594

Cliff, NM $57,866

Columbus, NM $57,710

Deming, NM $57,724

Dona Ana, NM $55,220

Fairacres, NM $55,385

Faywood, NM $57,697

Fort Bayard, NM $57,919

Gila, NM $57,781

Glenwood, NM $57,826

Hachita, NM $57,710

Hanover, NM $57,723

Hillsboro, NM $57,605

Hurley, NM $57,834

La Mesa, NM $56,274

Lordsburg, NM $57,844

Mesilla, NM $55,219

Mesilla Park, NM $55,225

Mesquite, NM $55,272

Mimbres, NM $57,768

Mule Creek, NM $57,925

Organ, NM $55,254

Pinos Altos, NM $57,865

Radium Springs, NM $55,242

Redrock, NM $57,717

Rodeo, NM $58,102

San Miguel, NM $55,251

Silver City, NM $57,865

Sunland Park, NM $55,505

Tyrone, NM $58,037

Vado, NM $55,295

Chaparral, NM $55,992

Clovis, NM $57,754

Cannon Afb, NM $57,627

Broadview, NM $57,586

Causey, NM $57,487

Crossroads, NM $57,351

Dora, NM $57,624

Elida, NM $57,385

Floyd, NM $57,524

Fort Sumner, NM $57,478

Grady, NM $57,641

House, NM $57,595

Kenna, NM $57,385

Lingo, NM $57,484

Melrose, NM $57,605

Milnesand, NM $57,362

Pep, NM $57,441

Portales, NM $57,651

Rogers, NM $57,457

Saint Vrain, NM $57,642

Taiban, NM $57,458

Texico, NM $57,664

Yeso, NM $57,250

Roswell, NM $57,316

Artesia, NM $57,429

Caprock, NM $57,313

Carlsbad, NM $57,467

Dexter, NM $57,357

Eunice, NM $57,518

Hagerman, NM $57,385

Hobbs, NM $57,602

Hope, NM $57,175

Jal, NM $57,450

Lake Arthur, NM $57,290

Lakewood, NM $57,376

Loco Hills, NM $57,482

Loving, NM $57,452

Lovington, NM $57,547

Mcdonald, NM $57,390

Malaga, NM $57,396

Maljamar, NM $57,340

Monument, NM $57,475

Tatum, NM $57,427

Whites City, NM $57,523

Carrizozo, NM $57,044

Alamogordo, NM $56,863

Alto, NM $57,053

Bent, NM $56,874

Capitan, NM $56,920

Cloudcroft, NM $56,867

Corona, NM $57,292

Encino, NM $57,753

Fort Stanton, NM $56,944

Glencoe, NM $56,904

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $56,856

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $56,856

Hondo, NM $56,956

La Luz, NM $56,856

Lincoln, NM $56,790

Mayhill, NM $56,985

Mescalero, NM $56,882

Nogal, NM $57,126

Orogrande, NM $56,885

Picacho, NM $56,944

Pinon, NM $57,158

Ruidoso, NM $57,161

Ruidoso Downs, NM $57,083

Sacramento, NM $56,907

San Patricio, NM $56,975

Sunspot, NM $56,856

Timberon, NM $56,979

Tinnie, NM $56,911

Tularosa, NM $56,894

Vaughn, NM $57,520

Weed, NM $56,978

Tucumcari, NM $57,805

Amistad, NM $57,731

Bard, NM $57,638

Capulin, NM $58,291

Clayton, NM $57,843

Conchas Dam, NM $57,895

Cuervo, NM $57,617

Des Moines, NM $58,061

Folsom, NM $58,151

Garita, NM $57,784

Gladstone, NM $57,900

Grenville, NM $57,890

Logan, NM $57,804

Mcalister, NM $57,624

Nara Visa, NM $57,666

Newkirk, NM $57,730

Quay, NM $57,763

San Jon, NM $57,702

Santa Rosa, NM $57,763

Sedan, NM $57,784

Trementina, NM $57,781

Assistant Director for Programs Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director for Programs'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.

$51,699

Average $59,036/year

$67,088

$4,308

Average $4,920/month

$5,591

$994

Average $1,135/week

$1,290

$25

Average $28/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,088	$5,591	$1,290	$32
Average	$59,036	$4,920	$1,135	$28
25th Percentile	$51,699	$4,308	$994	$25

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