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

An Assistant Director - Programs's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,716 for beginners, reaching about $61,522 at mid-level, and approach $62,089 for experts.

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

Assistant Director - Programs salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Director - Programs roles are District of Columbia $71,511, California $71,240, Massachusetts $70,290. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Assistant Director - Programs level roles vary by specialization: Clinical Programs Development Director: $189,172; Director of Programs: $120,396; Assistant Director, Academic Programs: $81,384; Assistant Director for Academic Programs: $79,535; Assistant Director for Programs: $63,735.

Assistant Director - Programs Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Director - Programs make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director - Programs in New Mexico is $59,821 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,423
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,390 to $67,987
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,626

10% $45,626

50% (Median) $59,821

90% $75,423

Assistant Director - Programs Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,987	$5,666	$1,307	$33
Average	$59,821	$4,985	$1,150	$29
25th Percentile	$52,390	$4,366	$1,008	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director - Programs Salaries

An Assistant Director - 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 - Programs Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Director - 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): $56,716
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,346
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,522
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,862
Expert (over 8 years): $62,089

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Director - Programs	less than 1 year	$56,716
Early Career Level Assistant Director - Programs	1-2 years	$58,346
Mid-Level Level Assistant Director - Programs	2-4 years	$61,522
Senior-Level Level Assistant Director - Programs	5-8 years	$61,862
Expert Level Assistant Director - Programs	over 8 years	$62,089

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

District of Columbia: $71,511.
California: $71,240.
Massachusetts: $70,290.

District of Columbia $71,511 California $71,240 Massachusetts $70,290 Washington $70,032 New Jersey $70,006 Alaska $69,916 Connecticut $69,024 New York $68,663

Hawaii $67,507 Rhode Island $66,964 Maryland $66,596 Minnesota $66,092 Colorado $65,898 Illinois $65,834 Oregon $65,588 Delaware $65,407

New Hampshire $65,294 Virginia $65,039 Pennsylvania $64,297 Nevada $63,922 North Dakota $63,799 Michigan $63,605 Wisconsin $63,534 Vermont $63,392

Texas $62,998 Maine $62,973 Arizona $62,934 Ohio $62,889 Georgia $62,294 Indiana $61,997 Wyoming $61,939 Utah $61,849

Iowa $61,810 Kansas $61,500 Louisiana $61,410 North Carolina $61,377 Missouri $61,364 Florida $61,112 Montana $60,977 Nebraska $60,848

Kentucky $60,777 South Carolina $60,518 Tennessee $60,357 Idaho $60,292 New Mexico $59,821 Oklahoma $59,717 Alabama $59,336 South Dakota $58,697

Arkansas $58,348 West Virginia $58,161 Mississippi $57,599

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director - 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: $60,457
Belen: $60,121
Bernalillo: $60,565

Algodones, NM $60,457

Belen, NM $60,121

Bernalillo, NM $60,565

Bluewater, NM $59,293

Bosque, NM $59,679

Casa Blanca, NM $59,814

Cedar Crest, NM $60,615

Cedarvale, NM $58,238

Cerrillos, NM $60,501

Claunch, NM $58,023

Coyote, NM $59,610

Cuba, NM $59,515

Cubero, NM $59,947

Edgewood, NM $60,344

Estancia, NM $59,625

Gallina, NM $59,298

Counselor, NM $59,335

Grants, NM $59,225

Milan, NM $59,462

Isleta, NM $60,669

Jarales, NM $60,063

Jemez Pueblo, NM $60,167

Jemez Springs, NM $59,981

Laguna, NM $60,240

La Jara, NM $59,448

La Joya, NM $59,310

Lindrith, NM $59,239

Los Lunas, NM $60,439

Mcintosh, NM $59,953

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $59,554

Moriarty, NM $59,752

Mountainair, NM $59,107

Nageezi, NM $59,256

New Laguna, NM $59,918

Paguate, NM $59,958

Pena Blanca, NM $60,628

Peralta, NM $60,535

Placitas, NM $60,566

Ponderosa, NM $60,091

Prewitt, NM $59,275

Regina, NM $59,316

Sandia Park, NM $60,463

Corrales, NM $60,691

San Fidel, NM $59,595

San Rafael, NM $59,341

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $60,463

San Ysidro, NM $60,382

Stanley, NM $59,743

Tijeras, NM $60,470

Tome, NM $60,359

Torreon, NM $60,158

Veguita, NM $59,675

Willard, NM $59,000

Youngsville, NM $59,627

Bosque Farms, NM $60,646

Clines Corners, NM $59,382

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $60,509

Cochiti Lake, NM $60,588

Albuquerque, NM $60,725

Kirtland Afb, NM $60,725

Rio Rancho, NM $60,625

Gallup, NM $59,361

Brimhall, NM $59,193

Church Rock, NM $59,221

Continental Divide, NM $59,179

Crownpoint, NM $59,228

Fence Lake, NM $58,964

Fort Wingate, NM $59,200

Gamerco, NM $59,299

Mentmore, NM $59,208

Mexican Springs, NM $59,201

Ramah, NM $59,092

Rehoboth, NM $59,240

Thoreau, NM $59,243

Tohatchi, NM $59,189

Vanderwagen, NM $59,201

Zuni, NM $59,186

Navajo, NM $59,267

Jamestown, NM $59,120

Pinehill, NM $59,046

Sheep Springs, NM $59,253

Smith Lake, NM $59,474

Yatahey, NM $59,232

Farmington, NM $59,516

Aztec, NM $59,626

Blanco, NM $59,348

Bloomfield, NM $59,277

Flora Vista, NM $59,578

Fruitland, NM $59,205

Kirtland, NM $59,578

La Plata, NM $59,600

Navajo Dam, NM $59,573

Shiprock, NM $59,491

Waterflow, NM $59,460

Newcomb, NM $59,217

Sanostee, NM $59,254

Santa Fe, NM $61,035

Abiquiu, NM $59,365

Alcalde, NM $60,399

Amalia, NM $59,275

Arroyo Hondo, NM $59,192

Arroyo Seco, NM $59,260

Canjilon, NM $59,182

Canones, NM $59,721

Carson, NM $59,418

Cebolla, NM $59,217

Cerro, NM $59,234

Chama, NM $59,476

Chamisal, NM $60,239

Chimayo, NM $60,662

Cordova, NM $60,560

Costilla, NM $59,524

Taos Ski Valley, NM $59,072

Dixon, NM $60,182

Dulce, NM $59,475

El Prado, NM $59,312

El Rito, NM $59,584

Embudo, NM $59,872

Espanola, NM $60,589

Glorieta, NM $60,800

Hernandez, NM $60,025

Ilfeld, NM $60,239

La Madera, NM $59,480

Lamy, NM $60,568

Llano, NM $60,117

Los Alamos, NM $60,711

White Rock, NM $60,826

Medanales, NM $60,092

Ojo Caliente, NM $59,739

Los Ojos, NM $59,330

Pecos, NM $60,611

Penasco, NM $59,894

Petaca, NM $59,127

Questa, NM $59,297

Ranchos De Taos, NM $59,609

Red River, NM $59,128

Ribera, NM $59,508

Rowe, NM $60,295

San Cristobal, NM $59,126

San Jose, NM $60,147

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $60,441

Santa Cruz, NM $60,642

Serafina, NM $59,358

Taos, NM $59,278

Tererro, NM $60,804

Tesuque, NM $61,035

Tierra Amarilla, NM $59,278

Trampas, NM $59,845

Tres Piedras, NM $59,111

Truchas, NM $60,390

Vadito, NM $59,815

Valdez, NM $59,170

Vallecitos, NM $59,124

Velarde, NM $60,091

Villanueva, NM $59,393

Spaceport City, NM $58,182

Las Vegas, NM $58,889

Angel Fire, NM $59,063

Anton Chico, NM $58,787

Buena Vista, NM $59,327

Chacon, NM $59,369

Cimarron, NM $58,971

Cleveland, NM $59,790

Eagle Nest, NM $59,015

Guadalupita, NM $59,278

Holman, NM $59,638

La Loma, NM $58,688

Maxwell, NM $58,991

Miami, NM $58,863

Mills, NM $58,654

Montezuma, NM $60,094

Mora, NM $59,874

Mosquero, NM $58,603

Ocate, NM $58,927

Ojo Feliz, NM $59,082

Rainsville, NM $59,341

Raton, NM $59,139

Rociada, NM $60,124

Roy, NM $58,667

Sapello, NM $59,602

Solano, NM $58,595

Springer, NM $58,838

Ute Park, NM $58,998

Valmora, NM $58,840

Wagon Mound, NM $58,772

Watrous, NM $58,860

Socorro, NM $58,723

Aragon, NM $58,901

Datil, NM $58,658

Lemitar, NM $58,997

Luna, NM $59,006

Magdalena, NM $58,663

Pie Town, NM $58,858

Polvadera, NM $59,139

Quemado, NM $58,980

Reserve, NM $58,874

San Acacia, NM $59,236

San Antonio, NM $58,398

Truth Or Consequences, NM $58,386

Arrey, NM $58,376

Caballo, NM $58,417

Derry, NM $58,119

Elephant Butte, NM $58,538

Garfield, NM $57,951

Hatch, NM $57,022

Monticello, NM $58,383

Rincon, NM $56,694

Salem, NM $57,770

Williamsburg, NM $58,460

Winston, NM $58,426

Las Cruces, NM $55,952

White Sands Missile Range, NM $56,135

Santa Teresa, NM $56,544

Playas, NM $58,656

Animas, NM $58,800

Anthony, NM $56,530

Arenas Valley, NM $58,696

Bayard, NM $58,642

Berino, NM $56,274

Buckhorn, NM $58,703

Santa Clara, NM $58,745

Chamberino, NM $56,332

Cliff, NM $58,635

Columbus, NM $58,477

Deming, NM $58,491

Dona Ana, NM $55,954

Fairacres, NM $56,121

Faywood, NM $58,464

Fort Bayard, NM $58,688

Gila, NM $58,548

Glenwood, NM $58,594

Hachita, NM $58,477

Hanover, NM $58,490

Hillsboro, NM $58,370

Hurley, NM $58,603

La Mesa, NM $57,022

Lordsburg, NM $58,613

Mesilla, NM $55,953

Mesilla Park, NM $55,959

Mesquite, NM $56,007

Mimbres, NM $58,536

Mule Creek, NM $58,694

Organ, NM $55,988

Pinos Altos, NM $58,634

Radium Springs, NM $55,976

Redrock, NM $58,484

Rodeo, NM $58,874

San Miguel, NM $55,985

Silver City, NM $58,634

Sunland Park, NM $56,243

Tyrone, NM $58,808

Vado, NM $56,029

Chaparral, NM $56,736

Clovis, NM $58,522

Cannon Afb, NM $58,393

Broadview, NM $58,351

Causey, NM $58,251

Crossroads, NM $58,113

Dora, NM $58,389

Elida, NM $58,147

Floyd, NM $58,289

Fort Sumner, NM $58,242

Grady, NM $58,407

House, NM $58,360

Kenna, NM $58,148

Lingo, NM $58,247

Melrose, NM $58,370

Milnesand, NM $58,125

Pep, NM $58,204

Portales, NM $58,417

Rogers, NM $58,220

Saint Vrain, NM $58,407

Taiban, NM $58,221

Texico, NM $58,430

Yeso, NM $58,010

Roswell, NM $58,077

Artesia, NM $58,192

Caprock, NM $58,074

Carlsbad, NM $58,231

Dexter, NM $58,119

Eunice, NM $58,282

Hagerman, NM $58,148

Hobbs, NM $58,367

Hope, NM $57,935

Jal, NM $58,214

Lake Arthur, NM $58,052

Lakewood, NM $58,138

Loco Hills, NM $58,245

Loving, NM $58,216

Lovington, NM $58,311

Mcdonald, NM $58,152

Malaga, NM $58,159

Maljamar, NM $58,102

Monument, NM $58,239

Tatum, NM $58,190

Whites City, NM $58,287

Carrizozo, NM $57,802

Alamogordo, NM $57,618

Alto, NM $57,811

Bent, NM $57,629

Capitan, NM $57,676

Cloudcroft, NM $57,623

Corona, NM $58,054

Encino, NM $58,520

Fort Stanton, NM $57,701

Glencoe, NM $57,660

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $57,612

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $57,612

Hondo, NM $57,713

La Luz, NM $57,612

Lincoln, NM $57,545

Mayhill, NM $57,742

Mescalero, NM $57,638

Nogal, NM $57,885

Orogrande, NM $57,641

Picacho, NM $57,700

Pinon, NM $57,917

Ruidoso, NM $57,921

Ruidoso Downs, NM $57,842

Sacramento, NM $57,663

San Patricio, NM $57,732

Sunspot, NM $57,612

Timberon, NM $57,736

Tinnie, NM $57,667

Tularosa, NM $57,650

Vaughn, NM $58,284

Weed, NM $57,735

Tucumcari, NM $58,573

Amistad, NM $58,498

Bard, NM $58,404

Capulin, NM $59,066

Clayton, NM $58,612

Conchas Dam, NM $58,665

Cuervo, NM $58,382

Des Moines, NM $58,832

Folsom, NM $58,924

Garita, NM $58,552

Gladstone, NM $58,670

Grenville, NM $58,659

Logan, NM $58,572

Mcalister, NM $58,390

Nara Visa, NM $58,433

Newkirk, NM $58,497

Quay, NM $58,531

San Jon, NM $58,468

Santa Rosa, NM $58,531

Sedan, NM $58,552

Trementina, NM $58,549

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

Understanding how an Assistant Director - 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.

$52,390

Average $59,821/year

$67,987

$4,366

Average $4,985/month

$5,666

$1,008

Average $1,150/week

$1,307

$25

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,987	$5,666	$1,307	$33
Average	$59,821	$4,985	$1,150	$29
25th Percentile	$52,390	$4,366	$1,008	$25

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