What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs'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 Director of Academic Affairs?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Director of Academic Affairs roles, with salaries approximately 0% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Director of Academic Affairs's salary?

An Assistant Director of Academic Affairs's salary grows with experience: starting around $130,027 for beginners, reaching about $134,858 at mid-level, and approach $146,239 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs?

Assistant Director of Academic Affairs salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Director of Academic Affairs roles are District of Columbia $164,200, California $163,577, Massachusetts $161,397. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Director of Academic Affairs roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Director of Academic Affairs level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs: $259,907; Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs: $256,399; Director of Academic Affairs: $207,322; Assistant Director Regulatory Affairs: $172,393; Assistant Director Academic Affairs: $147,865.

Assistant Director of Academic Affairs Salary in Vermont

How much does an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs make in Vermont? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs in Vermont is $145,558 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $192,385
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $127,993 to $170,069
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $112,000

10% $112,000

50% (Median) $145,558

90% $192,385

Assistant Director of Academic Affairs Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,069	$14,172	$3,271	$82
Average	$145,558	$12,130	$2,799	$70
25th Percentile	$127,993	$10,666	$2,461	$62

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director of Academic Affairs Salaries

An Assistant Director of Academic Affairs'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 of Academic Affairs Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs'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): $130,027
Early Career (1-2 years): $131,552
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,858
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,672
Expert (over 8 years): $146,239

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Director of Academic Affairs	less than 1 year	$130,027
Early Career Level Assistant Director of Academic Affairs	1-2 years	$131,552
Mid-Level Level Assistant Director of Academic Affairs	2-4 years	$134,858
Senior-Level Level Assistant Director of Academic Affairs	5-8 years	$138,672
Expert Level Assistant Director of Academic Affairs	over 8 years	$146,239

How Do Assistant Director of Academic Affairs 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 of Academic Affairs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $164,200.
California: $163,577.
Massachusetts: $161,397.

District of Columbia $164,200 California $163,577 Massachusetts $161,397 Washington $160,804 New Jersey $160,745 Alaska $160,537 Connecticut $158,490 New York $157,660

Hawaii $155,005 Rhode Island $153,760 Maryland $152,914 Minnesota $151,757 Colorado $151,313 Illinois $151,164 Oregon $150,601 Delaware $150,185

New Hampshire $149,924 Virginia $149,340 Pennsylvania $147,635 Nevada $146,774 North Dakota $146,493 Michigan $146,048 Wisconsin $145,885 Vermont $145,558

Texas $144,654 Maine $144,594 Arizona $144,505 Ohio $144,402 Georgia $143,037 Indiana $142,355 Wyoming $142,222 Utah $142,014

Iowa $141,925 Kansas $141,213 Louisiana $141,006 North Carolina $140,931 Missouri $140,902 Florida $140,323 Montana $140,012 Nebraska $139,715

Kentucky $139,552 South Carolina $138,959 Tennessee $138,588 Idaho $138,440 New Mexico $137,357 Oklahoma $137,120 Alabama $136,245 South Dakota $134,777

Arkansas $133,976 West Virginia $133,546 Mississippi $132,256

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director of Academic Affairs

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:

Adamant: $148,992
Barre: $149,216
Cabot: $148,888

Adamant, VT $148,992

Barre, VT $149,216

Cabot, VT $148,888

Calais, VT $149,018

East Barre, VT $148,989

East Calais, VT $148,992

East Montpelier, VT $149,091

Eden, VT $148,894

Eden Mills, VT $148,759

Graniteville, VT $149,207

Hyde Park, VT $149,113

Johnson, VT $149,302

Lake Elmore, VT $148,947

Marshfield, VT $148,913

Moretown, VT $149,312

Morrisville, VT $149,294

Moscow, VT $149,370

Northfield, VT $149,130

Northfield Falls, VT $149,827

North Hyde Park, VT $149,103

North Montpelier, VT $148,953

Plainfield, VT $148,932

Roxbury, VT $148,680

South Barre, VT $149,389

Waterbury, VT $149,355

Stowe, VT $149,376

Waitsfield, VT $149,293

Warren, VT $149,014

Washington, VT $148,723

Waterbury Center, VT $149,350

Websterville, VT $149,183

Williamstown, VT $149,009

Wolcott, VT $148,928

Woodbury, VT $148,781

Worcester, VT $148,929

Rutland, VT $148,925

Belmont, VT $148,465

Benson, VT $148,464

Bomoseen, VT $148,698

Brandon, VT $148,808

Bridport, VT $148,824

Castleton, VT $148,726

Center Rutland, VT $148,828

Chittenden, VT $148,486

Cuttingsville, VT $148,434

Danby, VT $148,688

East Middlebury, VT $148,906

East Poultney, VT $148,704

East Wallingford, VT $148,542

Fair Haven, VT $148,596

Florence, VT $148,544

Forest Dale, VT $148,814

Gaysville, VT $147,869

Granville, VT $148,567

Hancock, VT $148,544

Hydeville, VT $148,716

Killington, VT $148,527

Middlebury, VT $149,135

Middletown Springs, VT $148,624

Mount Holly, VT $148,486

North Clarendon, VT $148,704

Orwell, VT $148,688

Pawlet, VT $148,741

Pittsfield, VT $148,613

Pittsford, VT $148,756

Poultney, VT $148,728

Proctor, VT $148,892

Ripton, VT $148,720

Rochester, VT $148,643

Rupert, VT $148,628

Salisbury, VT $148,866

Shoreham, VT $148,739

Stockbridge, VT $148,476

Wallingford, VT $148,556

Wells, VT $148,747

West Pawlet, VT $148,797

West Rupert, VT $148,762

West Rutland, VT $148,671

Whiting, VT $148,745

Saint Johnsbury, VT $148,906

Albany, VT $148,820

Barnet, VT $148,747

Barton, VT $148,803

Beebe Plain, VT $148,848

Concord, VT $148,606

Coventry, VT $149,021

Craftsbury, VT $148,863

Craftsbury Common, VT $148,870

Danville, VT $148,780

Derby, VT $148,848

Derby Line, VT $148,737

East Burke, VT $148,732

East Charleston, VT $148,747

East Hardwick, VT $148,827

East Haven, VT $148,407

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $148,903

Glover, VT $148,759

Granby, VT $148,225

Greensboro, VT $148,708

Greensboro Bend, VT $148,803

Hardwick, VT $148,968

Irasburg, VT $148,766

Island Pond, VT $148,523

Lowell, VT $148,716

Lower Waterford, VT $148,886

Lyndon, VT $148,860

Lyndon Center, VT $149,027

Lyndonville, VT $148,866

Morgan, VT $148,597

Newport, VT $148,937

Newport Center, VT $148,747

North Concord, VT $148,358

North Troy, VT $148,768

Orleans, VT $148,711

Passumpsic, VT $148,914

Peacham, VT $148,615

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $148,919

Sheffield, VT $148,655

Sutton, VT $148,643

Troy, VT $148,782

West Burke, VT $148,742

West Charleston, VT $148,673

West Danville, VT $148,788

Westfield, VT $148,670

West Glover, VT $148,772

Averill, VT $147,906

Beecher Falls, VT $148,866

Canaan, VT $148,495

Gilman, VT $149,149

Guildhall, VT $148,299

Lunenburg, VT $148,622

Norton, VT $148,203

North Bennington, VT $149,858

North Pownal, VT $150,160

Pownal, VT $150,245

White River Junction, VT $148,886

Ascutney, VT $148,956

Barnard, VT $148,548

Bethel, VT $148,640

Bradford, VT $148,796

Bridgewater, VT $148,701

Bridgewater Corners, VT $148,406

Brookfield, VT $148,785

Brownsville, VT $148,704

Chelsea, VT $148,699

Corinth, VT $148,659

East Corinth, VT $148,722

East Randolph, VT $148,750

East Ryegate, VT $148,621

East Thetford, VT $148,805

Fairlee, VT $148,645

Groton, VT $148,685

Hartford, VT $149,273

Hartland, VT $148,751

Hartland Four Corners, VT $148,745

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $149,128

Newbury, VT $148,667

North Hartland, VT $148,857

North Pomfret, VT $148,602

North Thetford, VT $148,802

Norwich, VT $148,772

Plymouth, VT $148,299

Post Mills, VT $148,769

Quechee, VT $148,923

Randolph, VT $148,897

Randolph Center, VT $148,821

Reading, VT $148,422

Sharon, VT $148,637

South Pomfret, VT $148,495

South Royalton, VT $148,680

South Ryegate, VT $148,710

South Strafford, VT $148,673

South Woodstock, VT $148,459

Strafford, VT $148,544

Taftsville, VT $148,935

Thetford, VT $148,805

Thetford Center, VT $148,649

Topsham, VT $148,605

Tunbridge, VT $148,633

Vershire, VT $148,563

Wells River, VT $148,720

West Fairlee, VT $148,993

West Hartford, VT $148,605

West Newbury, VT $148,662

West Topsham, VT $148,723

Wilder, VT $149,281

Windsor, VT $148,812

Woodstock, VT $148,630

Bellows Falls, VT $149,173

Cambridgeport, VT $149,002

Cavendish, VT $148,507

Chester, VT $148,655

Chester Depot, VT $148,602

Grafton, VT $148,542

Londonderry, VT $148,809

Ludlow, VT $148,584

North Springfield, VT $149,103

Perkinsville, VT $148,698

Peru, VT $148,653

Proctorsville, VT $148,532

Saxtons River, VT $149,141

South Londonderry, VT $148,901

Springfield, VT $149,030

Westminster, VT $149,171

Westminster Station, VT $149,181

Weston, VT $148,501

Shaftsbury, VT $149,680

Brattleboro, VT $149,477

Bondville, VT $148,858

East Dover, VT $149,161

Jacksonville, VT $149,536

Jamaica, VT $148,861

Marlboro, VT $150,217

Newfane, VT $149,063

Putney, VT $149,032

Readsboro, VT $150,234

South Newfane, VT $149,115

Stamford, VT $150,126

Townshend, VT $148,928

Vernon, VT $149,933

Wardsboro, VT $149,036

West Dover, VT $149,281

West Dummerston, VT $149,100

West Halifax, VT $149,330

West Townshend, VT $148,728

West Wardsboro, VT $148,731

Whitingham, VT $149,482

Williamsville, VT $149,100

Wilmington, VT $149,392

Burlington, VT $149,800

South Burlington, VT $149,791

Winooski, VT $149,800

Colchester, VT $149,800

Alburgh, VT $149,052

Bakersfield, VT $149,273

Belvidere Center, VT $148,732

Bristol, VT $149,305

Cambridge, VT $149,482

Charlotte, VT $149,597

East Berkshire, VT $149,130

East Fairfield, VT $149,352

Enosburg Falls, VT $148,940

Essex, VT $149,686

Essex Junction, VT $149,696

Fairfax, VT $149,493

Fairfield, VT $149,349

Ferrisburgh, VT $149,431

Franklin, VT $148,949

Grand Isle, VT $149,508

Highgate Center, VT $149,075

Highgate Springs, VT $149,150

Hinesburg, VT $149,594

Huntington, VT $149,481

Isle La Motte, VT $149,238

Jeffersonville, VT $149,382

Jericho, VT $149,561

Jonesville, VT $149,592

Milton, VT $149,632

Monkton, VT $149,474

Montgomery, VT $148,940

Montgomery Center, VT $148,759

New Haven, VT $149,287

North Ferrisburgh, VT $149,497

North Hero, VT $149,349

Richford, VT $148,914

Richmond, VT $149,577

Saint Albans, VT $149,416

Saint Albans Bay, VT $149,396

Shelburne, VT $149,733

Sheldon, VT $149,238

Sheldon Springs, VT $149,604

South Hero, VT $149,643

Starksboro, VT $149,392

Swanton, VT $149,211

Underhill, VT $149,527

Underhill Center, VT $149,531

Vergennes, VT $149,241

Waterville, VT $149,291

Westford, VT $149,601

Williston, VT $149,714

Montpelier, VT $149,192

Bennington, VT $149,967

Arlington, VT $149,439

Dorset, VT $148,858

East Arlington, VT $148,802

East Dorset, VT $148,861

Manchester, VT $149,263

Manchester Center, VT $149,165

Assistant Director of Academic Affairs Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Director of Academic Affairs roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 0% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 0% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Director of Academic Affairs as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

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Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg

Assistant Director of Academic Affairs Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs'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.

$127,993

Average $145,558/year

$170,069

$10,666

Average $12,130/month

$14,172

$2,461

Average $2,799/week

$3,271

$62

Average $70/hour

$82

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,069	$14,172	$3,271	$82
Average	$145,558	$12,130	$2,799	$70
25th Percentile	$127,993	$10,666	$2,461	$62

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