What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Program Leader'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 Program Leader?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Program Leader roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Program Leader's salary?

An Assistant Program Leader's salary grows with experience: starting around $103,934 for beginners, reaching about $105,791 at mid-level, and approach $112,109 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Program Leader?

Assistant Program Leader salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Program Leader roles are District of Columbia $132,328, California $131,826, Massachusetts $130,069. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Program Leader roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Program Leader level roles vary by specialization: SUMMER PROGRAM LEADER: $145,905; Maryland Program Leader: $145,084; Youth Program Leader: $111,726; Program Leader: $98,221; Assistant Community Leader: $88,742.

Assistant Program Leader Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Program Leader make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Program Leader in New Mexico is $110,696 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, an Assistant Program Leader's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,140
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,479 to $120,874
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,268

10% $89,268

50% (Median) $110,696

90% $130,140

Assistant Program Leader Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,874	$10,073	$2,324	$58
Average	$110,696	$9,225	$2,129	$53
25th Percentile	$99,479	$8,290	$1,913	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Program Leader Salaries

An Assistant Program Leader'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 Program Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Program Leader'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): $103,934
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,491
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,791
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,282
Expert (over 8 years): $112,109

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Program Leader	less than 1 year	$103,934
Early Career Level Assistant Program Leader	1-2 years	$104,491
Mid-Level Level Assistant Program Leader	2-4 years	$105,791
Senior-Level Level Assistant Program Leader	5-8 years	$109,282
Expert Level Assistant Program Leader	over 8 years	$112,109

How Do Assistant Program Leader 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 Program Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $132,328.
California: $131,826.
Massachusetts: $130,069.

District of Columbia $132,328 California $131,826 Massachusetts $130,069 Washington $129,591 New Jersey $129,543 Alaska $129,376 Connecticut $127,727 New York $127,057

Hawaii $124,918 Rhode Island $123,914 Maryland $123,233 Minnesota $122,301 Colorado $121,942 Illinois $121,823 Oregon $121,368 Delaware $121,034

New Hampshire $120,824 Virginia $120,353 Pennsylvania $118,978 Nevada $118,285 North Dakota $118,058 Michigan $117,699 Wisconsin $117,568 Vermont $117,305

Texas $116,576 Maine $116,528 Arizona $116,456 Ohio $116,373 Georgia $115,273 Indiana $114,723 Wyoming $114,616 Utah $114,449

Iowa $114,377 Kansas $113,803 Louisiana $113,636 North Carolina $113,576 Missouri $113,552 Florida $113,086 Montana $112,835 Nebraska $112,596

Kentucky $112,465 South Carolina $111,986 Tennessee $111,688 Idaho $111,568 New Mexico $110,696 Oklahoma $110,504 Alabama $109,799 South Dakota $108,616

Arkansas $107,971 West Virginia $107,624 Mississippi $106,584

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Program Leader

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: $111,874
Belen: $111,251
Bernalillo: $112,073

Algodones, NM $111,874

Belen, NM $111,251

Bernalillo, NM $112,073

Bluewater, NM $109,719

Bosque, NM $110,434

Casa Blanca, NM $110,684

Cedar Crest, NM $112,166

Cedarvale, NM $107,768

Cerrillos, NM $111,955

Claunch, NM $107,368

Coyote, NM $110,306

Cuba, NM $110,129

Cubero, NM $110,929

Edgewood, NM $111,665

Estancia, NM $110,334

Gallina, NM $109,729

Counselor, NM $109,797

Grants, NM $109,594

Milan, NM $110,032

Isleta, NM $112,265

Jarales, NM $111,144

Jemez Pueblo, NM $111,336

Jemez Springs, NM $110,993

Laguna, NM $111,471

La Jara, NM $110,006

La Joya, NM $109,752

Lindrith, NM $109,619

Los Lunas, NM $111,841

Mcintosh, NM $110,941

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $110,202

Moriarty, NM $110,568

Mountainair, NM $109,375

Nageezi, NM $109,651

New Laguna, NM $110,875

Paguate, NM $110,950

Pena Blanca, NM $112,190

Peralta, NM $112,018

Placitas, NM $112,075

Ponderosa, NM $111,195

Prewitt, NM $109,686

Regina, NM $109,762

Sandia Park, NM $111,884

Corrales, NM $112,306

San Fidel, NM $110,277

San Rafael, NM $109,808

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $111,885

San Ysidro, NM $111,734

Stanley, NM $110,552

Tijeras, NM $111,898

Tome, NM $111,691

Torreon, NM $111,320

Veguita, NM $110,426

Willard, NM $109,178

Youngsville, NM $110,337

Bosque Farms, NM $112,223

Clines Corners, NM $109,884

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $111,970

Cochiti Lake, NM $112,116

Albuquerque, NM $112,369

Kirtland Afb, NM $112,369

Rio Rancho, NM $112,185

Gallup, NM $109,845

Brimhall, NM $109,534

Church Rock, NM $109,585

Continental Divide, NM $109,508

Crownpoint, NM $109,599

Fence Lake, NM $109,110

Fort Wingate, NM $109,547

Gamerco, NM $109,731

Mentmore, NM $109,562

Mexican Springs, NM $109,548

Ramah, NM $109,348

Rehoboth, NM $109,621

Thoreau, NM $109,627

Tohatchi, NM $109,527

Vanderwagen, NM $109,548

Zuni, NM $109,522

Navajo, NM $109,671

Jamestown, NM $109,399

Pinehill, NM $109,263

Sheep Springs, NM $109,645

Smith Lake, NM $110,054

Yatahey, NM $109,606

Farmington, NM $110,133

Aztec, NM $110,336

Blanco, NM $109,821

Bloomfield, NM $109,691

Flora Vista, NM $110,246

Fruitland, NM $109,557

Kirtland, NM $110,248

La Plata, NM $110,287

Navajo Dam, NM $110,238

Shiprock, NM $110,085

Waterflow, NM $110,029

Newcomb, NM $109,578

Sanostee, NM $109,648

Santa Fe, NM $112,943

Abiquiu, NM $109,853

Alcalde, NM $111,767

Amalia, NM $109,686

Arroyo Hondo, NM $109,532

Arroyo Seco, NM $109,658

Canjilon, NM $109,514

Canones, NM $110,512

Carson, NM $109,951

Cebolla, NM $109,578

Cerro, NM $109,611

Chama, NM $110,059

Chamisal, NM $111,470

Chimayo, NM $112,253

Cordova, NM $112,063

Costilla, NM $110,146

Taos Ski Valley, NM $109,311

Dixon, NM $111,364

Dulce, NM $110,056

El Prado, NM $109,755

El Rito, NM $110,258

Embudo, NM $110,791

Espanola, NM $112,117

Glorieta, NM $112,508

Hernandez, NM $111,075

Ilfeld, NM $111,469

La Madera, NM $110,065

Lamy, NM $112,079

Llano, NM $111,244

Los Alamos, NM $112,344

White Rock, NM $112,555

Medanales, NM $111,198

Ojo Caliente, NM $110,544

Los Ojos, NM $109,789

Pecos, NM $112,157

Penasco, NM $110,831

Petaca, NM $109,412

Questa, NM $109,726

Ranchos De Taos, NM $110,305

Red River, NM $109,413

Ribera, NM $110,117

Rowe, NM $111,574

San Cristobal, NM $109,410

San Jose, NM $111,299

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $111,843

Santa Cruz, NM $112,215

Serafina, NM $109,839

Taos, NM $109,692

Tererro, NM $112,516

Tesuque, NM $112,943

Tierra Amarilla, NM $109,692

Trampas, NM $110,740

Tres Piedras, NM $109,382

Truchas, NM $111,750

Vadito, NM $110,685

Valdez, NM $109,492

Vallecitos, NM $109,406

Velarde, NM $111,195

Villanueva, NM $109,905

Spaceport City, NM $107,664

Las Vegas, NM $108,972

Angel Fire, NM $109,294

Anton Chico, NM $108,783

Buena Vista, NM $109,783

Chacon, NM $109,860

Cimarron, NM $109,123

Cleveland, NM $110,640

Eagle Nest, NM $109,205

Guadalupita, NM $109,692

Holman, NM $110,357

La Loma, NM $108,601

Maxwell, NM $109,160

Miami, NM $108,924

Mills, NM $108,537

Montezuma, NM $111,201

Mora, NM $110,795

Mosquero, NM $108,443

Ocate, NM $109,043

Ojo Feliz, NM $109,330

Rainsville, NM $109,809

Raton, NM $109,435

Rociada, NM $111,257

Roy, NM $108,561

Sapello, NM $110,292

Solano, NM $108,429

Springer, NM $108,877

Ute Park, NM $109,174

Valmora, NM $108,880

Wagon Mound, NM $108,756

Watrous, NM $108,917

Socorro, NM $108,665

Aragon, NM $108,994

Datil, NM $108,544

Lemitar, NM $109,171

Luna, NM $109,187

Magdalena, NM $108,553

Pie Town, NM $108,915

Polvadera, NM $109,434

Quemado, NM $109,141

Reserve, NM $108,945

San Acacia, NM $109,614

San Antonio, NM $108,064

Truth Or Consequences, NM $108,041

Arrey, NM $108,023

Caballo, NM $108,097

Derry, NM $107,548

Elephant Butte, NM $108,322

Garfield, NM $107,236

Hatch, NM $105,517

Monticello, NM $108,035

Rincon, NM $104,910

Salem, NM $106,901

Williamsburg, NM $108,178

Winston, NM $108,114

Las Cruces, NM $103,537

White Sands Missile Range, NM $103,876

Santa Teresa, NM $104,631

Playas, NM $108,541

Animas, NM $108,807

Anthony, NM $104,606

Arenas Valley, NM $108,615

Bayard, NM $108,515

Berino, NM $104,132

Buckhorn, NM $108,627

Santa Clara, NM $108,705

Chamberino, NM $104,241

Cliff, NM $108,501

Columbus, NM $108,210

Deming, NM $108,235

Dona Ana, NM $103,540

Fairacres, NM $103,850

Faywood, NM $108,185

Fort Bayard, NM $108,601

Gila, NM $108,341

Glenwood, NM $108,426

Hachita, NM $108,210

Hanover, NM $108,232

Hillsboro, NM $108,011

Hurley, NM $108,442

La Mesa, NM $105,517

Lordsburg, NM $108,461

Mesilla, NM $103,539

Mesilla Park, NM $103,550

Mesquite, NM $103,638

Mimbres, NM $108,319

Mule Creek, NM $108,611

Organ, NM $103,604

Pinos Altos, NM $108,499

Radium Springs, NM $103,581

Redrock, NM $108,223

Rodeo, NM $108,945

San Miguel, NM $103,599

Silver City, NM $108,500

Sunland Park, NM $104,075

Tyrone, NM $108,822

Vado, NM $103,680

Chaparral, NM $104,988

Clovis, NM $108,292

Cannon Afb, NM $108,053

Broadview, NM $107,977

Causey, NM $107,791

Crossroads, NM $107,536

Dora, NM $108,047

Elida, NM $107,599

Floyd, NM $107,861

Fort Sumner, NM $107,774

Grady, NM $108,080

House, NM $107,993

Kenna, NM $107,600

Lingo, NM $107,784

Melrose, NM $108,011

Milnesand, NM $107,557

Pep, NM $107,704

Portales, NM $108,099

Rogers, NM $107,734

Saint Vrain, NM $108,081

Taiban, NM $107,737

Texico, NM $108,123

Yeso, NM $107,346

Roswell, NM $107,470

Artesia, NM $107,683

Caprock, NM $107,464

Carlsbad, NM $107,753

Dexter, NM $107,546

Eunice, NM $107,849

Hagerman, NM $107,600

Hobbs, NM $108,007

Hope, NM $107,206

Jal, NM $107,722

Lake Arthur, NM $107,422

Lakewood, NM $107,582

Loco Hills, NM $107,781

Loving, NM $107,726

Lovington, NM $107,903

Mcdonald, NM $107,609

Malaga, NM $107,621

Maljamar, NM $107,515

Monument, NM $107,769

Tatum, NM $107,678

Whites City, NM $107,858

Carrizozo, NM $106,961

Alamogordo, NM $106,620

Alto, NM $106,976

Bent, NM $106,641

Capitan, NM $106,728

Cloudcroft, NM $106,629

Corona, NM $107,426

Encino, NM $108,289

Fort Stanton, NM $106,773

Glencoe, NM $106,697

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $106,608

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $106,608

Hondo, NM $106,795

La Luz, NM $106,608

Lincoln, NM $106,484

Mayhill, NM $106,850

Mescalero, NM $106,656

Nogal, NM $107,114

Orogrande, NM $106,662

Picacho, NM $106,772

Pinon, NM $107,174

Ruidoso, NM $107,180

Ruidoso Downs, NM $107,034

Sacramento, NM $106,704

San Patricio, NM $106,831

Sunspot, NM $106,608

Timberon, NM $106,839

Tinnie, NM $106,710

Tularosa, NM $106,679

Vaughn, NM $107,852

Weed, NM $106,837

Tucumcari, NM $108,388

Amistad, NM $108,248

Bard, NM $108,075

Capulin, NM $109,299

Clayton, NM $108,458

Conchas Dam, NM $108,556

Cuervo, NM $108,034

Des Moines, NM $108,867

Folsom, NM $109,036

Garita, NM $108,348

Gladstone, NM $108,566

Grenville, NM $108,546

Logan, NM $108,384

Mcalister, NM $108,048

Nara Visa, NM $108,127

Newkirk, NM $108,247

Quay, NM $108,309

San Jon, NM $108,193

Santa Rosa, NM $108,309

Sedan, NM $108,347

Trementina, NM $108,342

Assistant Program Leader Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Program Leader roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Program Leader positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Program Leader as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Program Leader

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$132,835	$64.0	20%

Assistant Program Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Program Leader'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.

$99,479

Average $110,696/year

$120,874

$8,290

Average $9,225/month

$10,073

$1,913

Average $2,129/week

$2,324

$48

Average $53/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,874	$10,073	$2,324	$58
Average	$110,696	$9,225	$2,129	$53
25th Percentile	$99,479	$8,290	$1,913	$48

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