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

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

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

An Assistant Director of Academics's salary grows with experience: starting around $139,862 for beginners, reaching about $145,056 at mid-level, and approach $157,298 for experts.

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

Assistant Director of Academics salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Director of Academics roles are District of Columbia $160,138, California $159,530, Massachusetts $157,404. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Assistant Director of Academics level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Medical Director: $301,701; Director Of Academics: $213,432; Dean Of Academics: $152,420; Assistant Director Of Housekeeping: $99,137; Assistant Athletics Director: $87,293.

Assistant Director of Academics Salary in Alaska

How much does an Assistant Director of Academics make in Alaska? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director of Academics in Alaska is $156,565 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $75.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $206,956
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,675 to $182,941
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,476

10% $120,476

50% (Median) $156,565

90% $206,956

Assistant Director of Academics Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$182,941	$15,245	$3,518	$88
Average	$156,565	$13,047	$3,011	$75
25th Percentile	$137,675	$11,473	$2,648	$66

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director of Academics Salaries

An Assistant Director of Academics'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 Academics Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Director of Academics'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): $139,862
Early Career (1-2 years): $141,502
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $145,056
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,157
Expert (over 8 years): $157,298

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Director of Academics	less than 1 year	$139,862
Early Career Level Assistant Director of Academics	1-2 years	$141,502
Mid-Level Level Assistant Director of Academics	2-4 years	$145,056
Senior-Level Level Assistant Director of Academics	5-8 years	$149,157
Expert Level Assistant Director of Academics	over 8 years	$157,298

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

District of Columbia: $160,138.
California: $159,530.
Massachusetts: $157,404.

District of Columbia $160,138 California $159,530 Massachusetts $157,404 Washington $156,826 New Jersey $156,768 Alaska $156,565 Connecticut $154,569 New York $153,759

Hawaii $151,170 Rhode Island $149,955 Maryland $149,131 Minnesota $148,003 Colorado $147,569 Illinois $147,424 Oregon $146,875 Delaware $146,470

New Hampshire $146,215 Virginia $145,645 Pennsylvania $143,982 Nevada $143,143 North Dakota $142,868 Michigan $142,435 Wisconsin $142,275 Vermont $141,957

Texas $141,075 Maine $141,017 Arizona $140,930 Ohio $140,829 Georgia $139,499 Indiana $138,833 Wyoming $138,703 Utah $138,501

Iowa $138,414 Kansas $137,720 Louisiana $137,517 North Carolina $137,445 Missouri $137,416 Florida $136,852 Montana $136,548 Nebraska $136,259

Kentucky $136,100 South Carolina $135,521 Tennessee $135,160 Idaho $135,015 New Mexico $133,959 Oklahoma $133,728 Alabama $132,874 South Dakota $131,442

Arkansas $130,661 West Virginia $130,242 Mississippi $128,984

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director of Academics

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:

Anchorage: $158,127
Jber: $158,124
Indian: $157,358

Anchorage, AK $158,127

Jber, AK $158,124

Indian, AK $157,358

Kongiganak, AK $155,676

Adak, AK $155,411

Atka, AK $155,430

Chignik Lake, AK $155,392

Port Heiden, AK $155,339

Port Lions, AK $155,561

Akiachak, AK $155,645

Akiak, AK $155,709

Akutan, AK $155,576

Alakanuk, AK $155,531

Aleknagik, AK $155,430

Anchor Point, AK $155,493

Aniak, AK $155,034

Anvik, AK $155,439

Bethel, AK $155,676

Chefornak, AK $155,645

Chevak, AK $155,329

Chignik, AK $155,453

Chignik Lagoon, AK $155,414

Chitina, AK $154,983

Chugiak, AK $157,071

Clam Gulch, AK $155,206

Clarks Point, AK $155,454

Cold Bay, AK $155,314

Cooper Landing, AK $155,320

Copper Center, AK $155,164

Cordova, AK $155,261

Crooked Creek, AK $155,268

Dillingham, AK $155,158

Eagle River, AK $157,546

Eek, AK $155,794

Egegik, AK $155,300

Ekwok, AK $155,430

Emmonak, AK $155,491

False Pass, AK $155,557

Marshall, AK $155,663

Gakona, AK $155,165

Girdwood, AK $155,297

Glennallen, AK $155,158

Goodnews Bay, AK $155,281

Grayling, AK $155,514

Saint George Island, AK $155,330

Holy Cross, AK $155,424

Homer, AK $155,463

Hooper Bay, AK $155,696

Hope, AK $157,142

Iliamna, AK $155,430

Kalskag, AK $155,606

Karluk, AK $155,217

Kasigluk, AK $155,596

Kasilof, AK $155,540

Kenai, AK $155,433

King Cove, AK $155,553

King Salmon, AK $155,181

Kipnuk, AK $155,563

Kodiak, AK $155,368

Kotlik, AK $155,710

Kwethluk, AK $155,629

Kwigillingok, AK $155,501

Wasilla, AK $157,761

Larsen Bay, AK $155,330

Levelock, AK $155,392

Lower Kalskag, AK $155,712

Mc Grath, AK $155,025

Manokotak, AK $155,424

Mekoryuk, AK $155,548

Moose Pass, AK $155,130

Mountain Village, AK $155,535

Naknek, AK $155,418

Napakiak, AK $155,622

Nikiski, AK $154,843

New Stuyahok, AK $155,496

Toksook Bay, AK $155,530

Nikolski, AK $155,177

Ninilchik, AK $155,366

Nondalton, AK $155,025

Nunapitchuk, AK $155,635

Old Harbor, AK $155,488

Ouzinkie, AK $155,441

Palmer, AK $155,482

Pedro Bay, AK $155,126

Perryville, AK $155,444

Pilot Point, AK $155,249

Pilot Station, AK $155,755

Platinum, AK $155,290

Big Lake, AK $157,476

Port Alsworth, AK $155,447

Quinhagak, AK $155,718

Red Devil, AK $155,089

Russian Mission, AK $155,236

Saint Marys, AK $155,504

Saint Michael, AK $155,534

Saint Paul Island, AK $155,462

Sand Point, AK $155,373

Scammon Bay, AK $155,852

Seldovia, AK $155,388

Seward, AK $155,330

Shageluk, AK $155,462

Nunam Iqua, AK $155,353

Skwentna, AK $154,938

Sleetmute, AK $155,277

Soldotna, AK $155,611

South Naknek, AK $155,255

Stebbins, AK $155,517

Sterling, AK $155,563

Sutton, AK $155,266

Takotna, AK $155,349

Talkeetna, AK $155,313

Tatitlek, AK $155,480

Togiak, AK $155,290

Tuluksak, AK $155,683

Tuntutuliak, AK $155,719

Tununak, AK $155,431

Tyonek, AK $155,222

Trapper Creek, AK $155,196

Unalakleet, AK $155,210

Unalaska, AK $155,611

Valdez, AK $155,365

Willow, AK $155,249

Yakutat, AK $155,369

Nightmute, AK $155,369

Nikolai, AK $154,970

Dutch Harbor, AK $155,893

Whittier, AK $155,404

Houston, AK $157,109

Fairbanks, AK $155,560

Eielson Afb, AK $158,995

Fort Wainwright, AK $158,995

Clear, AK $155,222

North Pole, AK $158,995

Salcha, AK $158,995

Two Rivers, AK $158,995

Allakaket, AK $155,392

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK $155,632

Arctic Village, AK $155,347

Barrow, AK $155,725

Beaver, AK $155,099

Ester, AK $158,995

Bettles Field, AK $155,104

Buckland, AK $155,836

Cantwell, AK $155,061

Central, AK $154,937

Fort Greely, AK $155,193

Chicken, AK $155,026

Circle, AK $155,264

Prudhoe Bay, AK $155,399

Deering, AK $155,566

Delta Junction, AK $155,266

Eagle, AK $154,944

Elim, AK $155,107

Fort Yukon, AK $155,038

Galena, AK $155,543

Gambell, AK $155,608

Healy, AK $155,177

Anderson, AK $155,426

Hughes, AK $155,546

Huslia, AK $155,515

Kaktovik, AK $155,588

Kaltag, AK $155,439

Kiana, AK $155,763

Kivalina, AK $155,728

Kobuk, AK $155,480

Kotzebue, AK $155,261

Koyuk, AK $155,608

Koyukuk, AK $155,507

Denali National Park, AK $155,291

Manley Hot Springs, AK $155,093

Lake Minchumina, AK $155,048

Minto, AK $155,592

Point Lay, AK $155,483

Nenana, AK $155,130

Noatak, AK $155,566

Nome, AK $155,349

Noorvik, AK $155,819

Northway, AK $155,145

Nulato, AK $155,550

Point Hope, AK $155,362

Rampart, AK $155,453

Ruby, AK $154,951

Savoonga, AK $155,676

Selawik, AK $155,622

Shaktoolik, AK $155,705

Shishmaref, AK $155,120

Shungnak, AK $155,560

Stevens Village, AK $155,373

Tanacross, AK $155,326

Tanana, AK $155,548

Teller, AK $155,689

Tok, AK $155,326

Venetie, AK $155,077

Wainwright, AK $155,608

Wales, AK $155,622

White Mountain, AK $155,728

Brevig Mission, AK $155,695

Ambler, AK $155,541

Chalkyitsik, AK $155,430

Nuiqsut, AK $155,603

Atqasuk, AK $155,436

Juneau, AK $159,429

Angoon, AK $155,206

Auke Bay, AK $159,429

Douglas, AK $159,429

Elfin Cove, AK $155,117

Gustavus, AK $155,420

Haines, AK $155,248

Hoonah, AK $157,622

Kake, AK $155,334

Pelican, AK $155,274

Petersburg, AK $155,288

Sitka, AK $155,373

Port Alexander, AK $155,527

Skagway, AK $155,363

Tenakee Springs, AK $155,087

Ketchikan, AK $155,436

Meyers Chuck, AK $155,227

Coffman Cove, AK $155,379

Thorne Bay, AK $155,466

Craig, AK $155,251

Hydaburg, AK $155,375

Hyder, AK $155,385

Klawock, AK $155,493

Metlakatla, AK $155,476

Point Baker, AK $155,467

Ward Cove, AK $155,436

Wrangell, AK $155,265

Assistant Director of Academics Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Director of Academics 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 Academics positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Director of Academics as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

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

Understanding how an Assistant Director of Academics'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.

$137,675

Average $156,565/year

$182,941

$11,473

Average $13,047/month

$15,245

$2,648

Average $3,011/week

$3,518

$66

Average $75/hour

$88

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$182,941	$15,245	$3,518	$88
Average	$156,565	$13,047	$3,011	$75
25th Percentile	$137,675	$11,473	$2,648	$66

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