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 $55,964 for beginners, reaching about $60,710 at mid-level, and approach $61,270 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 $70,564, California $70,296, Massachusetts $69,359. 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: $188,661; Director of Programs: $120,370; Assistant Director, Academic Programs: $81,372; Assistant Director for Academic Programs: $79,523; Assistant Director - Programs: $64,584.

Assistant Director for Programs Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Director for Programs make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director for Programs in New Mexico is $59,028 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): $74,445
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,698 to $67,098
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,024

10% $45,024

50% (Median) $59,028

90% $74,445

Assistant Director for Programs Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,098	$5,592	$1,290	$32
Average	$59,028	$4,919	$1,135	$28
25th Percentile	$51,698	$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): $55,964
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,571
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,710
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,046
Expert (over 8 years): $61,270

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Director for Programs	less than 1 year	$55,964
Early Career Level Assistant Director for Programs	1-2 years	$57,571
Mid-Level Level Assistant Director for Programs	2-4 years	$60,710
Senior-Level Level Assistant Director for Programs	5-8 years	$61,046
Expert Level Assistant Director for Programs	over 8 years	$61,270

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: $70,564.
California: $70,296.
Massachusetts: $69,359.

District of Columbia $70,564 California $70,296 Massachusetts $69,359 Washington $69,104 New Jersey $69,079 Alaska $68,990 Connecticut $68,110 New York $67,753

Hawaii $66,612 Rhode Island $66,077 Maryland $65,714 Minnesota $65,217 Colorado $65,026 Illinois $64,962 Oregon $64,720 Delaware $64,541

New Hampshire $64,429 Virginia $64,178 Pennsylvania $63,445 Nevada $63,075 North Dakota $62,954 Michigan $62,763 Wisconsin $62,693 Vermont $62,553

Texas $62,164 Maine $62,139 Arizona $62,100 Ohio $62,056 Georgia $61,469 Indiana $61,176 Wyoming $61,119 Utah $61,030

Iowa $60,991 Kansas $60,685 Louisiana $60,596 North Carolina $60,564 Missouri $60,552 Florida $60,303 Montana $60,169 Nebraska $60,042

Kentucky $59,972 South Carolina $59,717 Tennessee $59,557 Idaho $59,494 New Mexico $59,028 Oklahoma $58,926 Alabama $58,550 South Dakota $57,919

Arkansas $57,575 West Virginia $57,390 Mississippi $56,836

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: $59,657
Belen: $59,325
Bernalillo: $59,763

Algodones, NM $59,657

Belen, NM $59,325

Bernalillo, NM $59,763

Bluewater, NM $58,508

Bosque, NM $58,889

Casa Blanca, NM $59,022

Cedar Crest, NM $59,812

Cedarvale, NM $57,467

Cerrillos, NM $59,700

Claunch, NM $57,254

Coyote, NM $58,821

Cuba, NM $58,726

Cubero, NM $59,153

Edgewood, NM $59,545

Estancia, NM $58,835

Gallina, NM $58,513

Counselor, NM $58,549

Grants, NM $58,441

Milan, NM $58,675

Isleta, NM $59,865

Jarales, NM $59,267

Jemez Pueblo, NM $59,370

Jemez Springs, NM $59,187

Laguna, NM $59,442

La Jara, NM $58,661

La Joya, NM $58,525

Lindrith, NM $58,454

Los Lunas, NM $59,639

Mcintosh, NM $59,159

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $58,765

Moriarty, NM $58,960

Mountainair, NM $58,324

Nageezi, NM $58,471

New Laguna, NM $59,124

Paguate, NM $59,164

Pena Blanca, NM $59,825

Peralta, NM $59,733

Placitas, NM $59,764

Ponderosa, NM $59,295

Prewitt, NM $58,490

Regina, NM $58,531

Sandia Park, NM $59,662

Corrales, NM $59,887

San Fidel, NM $58,805

San Rafael, NM $58,555

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $59,663

San Ysidro, NM $59,582

Stanley, NM $58,952

Tijeras, NM $59,670

Tome, NM $59,559

Torreon, NM $59,361

Veguita, NM $58,884

Willard, NM $58,219

Youngsville, NM $58,837

Bosque Farms, NM $59,843

Clines Corners, NM $58,596

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $59,708

Cochiti Lake, NM $59,786

Albuquerque, NM $59,921

Kirtland Afb, NM $59,921

Rio Rancho, NM $59,822

Gallup, NM $58,575

Brimhall, NM $58,409

Church Rock, NM $58,436

Continental Divide, NM $58,395

Crownpoint, NM $58,443

Fence Lake, NM $58,183

Fort Wingate, NM $58,416

Gamerco, NM $58,514

Mentmore, NM $58,424

Mexican Springs, NM $58,417

Ramah, NM $58,309

Rehoboth, NM $58,455

Thoreau, NM $58,459

Tohatchi, NM $58,405

Vanderwagen, NM $58,417

Zuni, NM $58,403

Navajo, NM $58,482

Jamestown, NM $58,337

Pinehill, NM $58,264

Sheep Springs, NM $58,468

Smith Lake, NM $58,686

Yatahey, NM $58,447

Farmington, NM $58,728

Aztec, NM $58,837

Blanco, NM $58,562

Bloomfield, NM $58,492

Flora Vista, NM $58,789

Fruitland, NM $58,421

Kirtland, NM $58,789

La Plata, NM $58,810

Navajo Dam, NM $58,784

Shiprock, NM $58,703

Waterflow, NM $58,673

Newcomb, NM $58,433

Sanostee, NM $58,469

Santa Fe, NM $60,227

Abiquiu, NM $58,579

Alcalde, NM $59,599

Amalia, NM $58,490

Arroyo Hondo, NM $58,408

Arroyo Seco, NM $58,475

Canjilon, NM $58,398

Canones, NM $58,930

Carson, NM $58,631

Cebolla, NM $58,433

Cerro, NM $58,450

Chama, NM $58,689

Chamisal, NM $59,441

Chimayo, NM $59,859

Cordova, NM $59,757

Costilla, NM $58,735

Taos Ski Valley, NM $58,290

Dixon, NM $59,385

Dulce, NM $58,687

El Prado, NM $58,527

El Rito, NM $58,795

Embudo, NM $59,079

Espanola, NM $59,786

Glorieta, NM $59,995

Hernandez, NM $59,230

Ilfeld, NM $59,441

La Madera, NM $58,692

Lamy, NM $59,766

Llano, NM $59,321

Los Alamos, NM $59,907

White Rock, NM $60,020

Medanales, NM $59,296

Ojo Caliente, NM $58,947

Los Ojos, NM $58,545

Pecos, NM $59,808

Penasco, NM $59,100

Petaca, NM $58,344

Questa, NM $58,512

Ranchos De Taos, NM $58,820

Red River, NM $58,345

Ribera, NM $58,720

Rowe, NM $59,497

San Cristobal, NM $58,343

San Jose, NM $59,350

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $59,640

Santa Cruz, NM $59,838

Serafina, NM $58,571

Taos, NM $58,493

Tererro, NM $59,999

Tesuque, NM $60,227

Tierra Amarilla, NM $58,493

Trampas, NM $59,052

Tres Piedras, NM $58,328

Truchas, NM $59,591

Vadito, NM $59,023

Valdez, NM $58,387

Vallecitos, NM $58,341

Velarde, NM $59,295

Villanueva, NM $58,606

Spaceport City, NM $57,412

Las Vegas, NM $58,109

Angel Fire, NM $58,281

Anton Chico, NM $58,009

Buena Vista, NM $58,541

Chacon, NM $58,583

Cimarron, NM $58,190

Cleveland, NM $58,998

Eagle Nest, NM $58,234

Guadalupita, NM $58,493

Holman, NM $58,848

La Loma, NM $57,911

Maxwell, NM $58,209

Miami, NM $58,084

Mills, NM $57,877

Montezuma, NM $59,298

Mora, NM $59,081

Mosquero, NM $57,827

Ocate, NM $58,147

Ojo Feliz, NM $58,300

Rainsville, NM $58,556

Raton, NM $58,356

Rociada, NM $59,328

Roy, NM $57,890

Sapello, NM $58,813

Solano, NM $57,819

Springer, NM $58,058

Ute Park, NM $58,217

Valmora, NM $58,060

Wagon Mound, NM $57,994

Watrous, NM $58,080

Socorro, NM $57,946

Aragon, NM $58,121

Datil, NM $57,881

Lemitar, NM $58,215

Luna, NM $58,224

Magdalena, NM $57,886

Pie Town, NM $58,079

Polvadera, NM $58,355

Quemado, NM $58,199

Reserve, NM $58,095

San Acacia, NM $58,452

San Antonio, NM $57,625

Truth Or Consequences, NM $57,613

Arrey, NM $57,603

Caballo, NM $57,643

Derry, NM $57,350

Elephant Butte, NM $57,763

Garfield, NM $57,183

Hatch, NM $56,267

Monticello, NM $57,610

Rincon, NM $55,943

Salem, NM $57,005

Williamsburg, NM $57,686

Winston, NM $57,652

Las Cruces, NM $55,211

White Sands Missile Range, NM $55,392

Santa Teresa, NM $55,795

Playas, NM $57,879

Animas, NM $58,021

Anthony, NM $55,781

Arenas Valley, NM $57,919

Bayard, NM $57,865

Berino, NM $55,528

Buckhorn, NM $57,925

Santa Clara, NM $57,967

Chamberino, NM $55,586

Cliff, NM $57,858

Columbus, NM $57,703

Deming, NM $57,716

Dona Ana, NM $55,213

Fairacres, NM $55,378

Faywood, NM $57,689

Fort Bayard, NM $57,911

Gila, NM $57,773

Glenwood, NM $57,818

Hachita, NM $57,703

Hanover, NM $57,715

Hillsboro, NM $57,597

Hurley, NM $57,826

La Mesa, NM $56,267

Lordsburg, NM $57,837

Mesilla, NM $55,212

Mesilla Park, NM $55,218

Mesquite, NM $55,265

Mimbres, NM $57,761

Mule Creek, NM $57,917

Organ, NM $55,247

Pinos Altos, NM $57,857

Radium Springs, NM $55,234

Redrock, NM $57,710

Rodeo, NM $58,095

San Miguel, NM $55,244

Silver City, NM $57,858

Sunland Park, NM $55,498

Tyrone, NM $58,029

Vado, NM $55,287

Chaparral, NM $55,985

Clovis, NM $57,747

Cannon Afb, NM $57,619

Broadview, NM $57,578

Causey, NM $57,480

Crossroads, NM $57,343

Dora, NM $57,616

Elida, NM $57,377

Floyd, NM $57,517

Fort Sumner, NM $57,470

Grady, NM $57,633

House, NM $57,587

Kenna, NM $57,378

Lingo, NM $57,476

Melrose, NM $57,597

Milnesand, NM $57,355

Pep, NM $57,433

Portales, NM $57,644

Rogers, NM $57,449

Saint Vrain, NM $57,634

Taiban, NM $57,450

Texico, NM $57,656

Yeso, NM $57,242

Roswell, NM $57,308

Artesia, NM $57,422

Caprock, NM $57,305

Carlsbad, NM $57,459

Dexter, NM $57,349

Eunice, NM $57,510

Hagerman, NM $57,378

Hobbs, NM $57,594

Hope, NM $57,167

Jal, NM $57,443

Lake Arthur, NM $57,283

Lakewood, NM $57,368

Loco Hills, NM $57,474

Loving, NM $57,445

Lovington, NM $57,539

Mcdonald, NM $57,382

Malaga, NM $57,389

Maljamar, NM $57,332

Monument, NM $57,468

Tatum, NM $57,419

Whites City, NM $57,515

Carrizozo, NM $57,037

Alamogordo, NM $56,855

Alto, NM $57,045

Bent, NM $56,866

Capitan, NM $56,912

Cloudcroft, NM $56,860

Corona, NM $57,285

Encino, NM $57,745

Fort Stanton, NM $56,937

Glencoe, NM $56,896

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $56,849

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $56,849

Hondo, NM $56,948

La Luz, NM $56,849

Lincoln, NM $56,782

Mayhill, NM $56,978

Mescalero, NM $56,874

Nogal, NM $57,118

Orogrande, NM $56,877

Picacho, NM $56,936

Pinon, NM $57,150

Ruidoso, NM $57,153

Ruidoso Downs, NM $57,076

Sacramento, NM $56,900

San Patricio, NM $56,967

Sunspot, NM $56,849

Timberon, NM $56,972

Tinnie, NM $56,903

Tularosa, NM $56,886

Vaughn, NM $57,512

Weed, NM $56,970

Tucumcari, NM $57,798

Amistad, NM $57,723

Bard, NM $57,631

Capulin, NM $58,283

Clayton, NM $57,835

Conchas Dam, NM $57,888

Cuervo, NM $57,609

Des Moines, NM $58,053

Folsom, NM $58,143

Garita, NM $57,777

Gladstone, NM $57,893

Grenville, NM $57,882

Logan, NM $57,796

Mcalister, NM $57,617

Nara Visa, NM $57,659

Newkirk, NM $57,723

Quay, NM $57,756

San Jon, NM $57,694

Santa Rosa, NM $57,756

Sedan, NM $57,776

Trementina, NM $57,774

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.

$51,698

Average $59,028/year

$67,098

$4,308

Average $4,919/month

$5,592

$994

Average $1,135/week

$1,290

$25

Average $28/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,098	$5,592	$1,290	$32
Average	$59,028	$4,919	$1,135	$28
25th Percentile	$51,698	$4,308	$994	$25

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