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 $110,138 for beginners, reaching about $112,108 at mid-level, and approach $118,808 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 $132,334, California $131,832, Massachusetts $130,075. 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: $145,944; Maryland Program Leader: $145,106; Youth Program Leader: $111,736; Program Leader: $98,191; Assistant Community Leader: $90,351.

Assistant Program Leader Salary in Vermont

How much does an Assistant Program Leader make in Vermont? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Program Leader in Vermont is $117,310 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,921
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,412 to $128,099
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,580

10% $94,580

50% (Median) $117,310

90% $137,921

Assistant Program Leader Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,099	$10,675	$2,463	$62
Average	$117,310	$9,776	$2,256	$56
25th Percentile	$105,412	$8,784	$2,027	$51

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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): $110,138
Early Career (1-2 years): $110,729
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,108
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,811
Expert (over 8 years): $118,808

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Program Leader	less than 1 year	$110,138
Early Career Level Assistant Program Leader	1-2 years	$110,729
Mid-Level Level Assistant Program Leader	2-4 years	$112,108
Senior-Level Level Assistant Program Leader	5-8 years	$115,811
Expert Level Assistant Program Leader	over 8 years	$118,808

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: $132,334.
California: $131,832.
Massachusetts: $130,075.

District of Columbia $132,334 California $131,832 Massachusetts $130,075 Washington $129,597 New Jersey $129,549 Alaska $129,381 Connecticut $127,732 New York $127,063

Hawaii $124,923 Rhode Island $123,919 Maryland $123,238 Minnesota $122,306 Colorado $121,947 Illinois $121,828 Oregon $121,374 Delaware $121,039

New Hampshire $120,829 Virginia $120,358 Pennsylvania $118,983 Nevada $118,290 North Dakota $118,063 Michigan $117,704 Wisconsin $117,573 Vermont $117,310

Texas $116,581 Maine $116,533 Arizona $116,461 Ohio $116,378 Georgia $115,278 Indiana $114,728 Wyoming $114,621 Utah $114,453

Iowa $114,382 Kansas $113,808 Louisiana $113,641 North Carolina $113,581 Missouri $113,557 Florida $113,091 Montana $112,840 Nebraska $112,601

Kentucky $112,469 South Carolina $111,991 Tennessee $111,692 Idaho $111,573 New Mexico $110,700 Oklahoma $110,509 Alabama $109,804 South Dakota $108,621

Arkansas $107,975 West Virginia $107,629 Mississippi $106,589

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:

Adamant: $120,077
Barre: $120,257
Cabot: $119,993

Adamant, VT $120,077

Barre, VT $120,257

Cabot, VT $119,993

Calais, VT $120,098

East Barre, VT $120,074

East Calais, VT $120,077

East Montpelier, VT $120,157

Eden, VT $119,998

Eden Mills, VT $119,889

Graniteville, VT $120,250

Hyde Park, VT $120,175

Johnson, VT $120,327

Lake Elmore, VT $120,041

Marshfield, VT $120,013

Moretown, VT $120,335

Morrisville, VT $120,321

Moscow, VT $120,382

Northfield, VT $120,188

Northfield Falls, VT $120,750

North Hyde Park, VT $120,166

North Montpelier, VT $120,046

Plainfield, VT $120,029

Roxbury, VT $119,826

South Barre, VT $120,397

Waterbury, VT $120,370

Stowe, VT $120,386

Waitsfield, VT $120,319

Warren, VT $120,095

Washington, VT $119,860

Waterbury Center, VT $120,366

Websterville, VT $120,231

Williamstown, VT $120,091

Wolcott, VT $120,025

Woodbury, VT $119,907

Worcester, VT $120,027

Rutland, VT $120,023

Belmont, VT $119,652

Benson, VT $119,651

Bomoseen, VT $119,840

Brandon, VT $119,929

Bridport, VT $119,942

Castleton, VT $119,863

Center Rutland, VT $119,945

Chittenden, VT $119,669

Cuttingsville, VT $119,627

Danby, VT $119,832

East Middlebury, VT $120,007

East Poultney, VT $119,845

East Wallingford, VT $119,715

Fair Haven, VT $119,758

Florence, VT $119,716

Forest Dale, VT $119,933

Gaysville, VT $119,172

Granville, VT $119,735

Hancock, VT $119,716

Hydeville, VT $119,854

Killington, VT $119,703

Middlebury, VT $120,193

Middletown Springs, VT $119,780

Mount Holly, VT $119,669

North Clarendon, VT $119,845

Orwell, VT $119,832

Pawlet, VT $119,875

Pittsfield, VT $119,772

Pittsford, VT $119,887

Poultney, VT $119,864

Proctor, VT $119,997

Ripton, VT $119,858

Rochester, VT $119,796

Rupert, VT $119,784

Salisbury, VT $119,975

Shoreham, VT $119,874

Stockbridge, VT $119,661

Wallingford, VT $119,725

Wells, VT $119,880

West Pawlet, VT $119,920

West Rupert, VT $119,892

West Rutland, VT $119,819

Whiting, VT $119,878

Saint Johnsbury, VT $120,007

Albany, VT $119,938

Barnet, VT $119,880

Barton, VT $119,925

Beebe Plain, VT $119,961

Concord, VT $119,766

Coventry, VT $120,101

Craftsbury, VT $119,973

Craftsbury Common, VT $119,979

Danville, VT $119,906

Derby, VT $119,961

Derby Line, VT $119,871

East Burke, VT $119,868

East Charleston, VT $119,880

East Hardwick, VT $119,944

East Haven, VT $119,606

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $120,005

Glover, VT $119,889

Granby, VT $119,459

Greensboro, VT $119,848

Greensboro Bend, VT $119,925

Hardwick, VT $120,058

Irasburg, VT $119,895

Island Pond, VT $119,699

Lowell, VT $119,854

Lower Waterford, VT $119,992

Lyndon, VT $119,970

Lyndon Center, VT $120,105

Lyndonville, VT $119,975

Morgan, VT $119,759

Newport, VT $120,033

Newport Center, VT $119,880

North Concord, VT $119,566

North Troy, VT $119,896

Orleans, VT $119,851

Passumpsic, VT $120,015

Peacham, VT $119,773

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $120,018

Sheffield, VT $119,805

Sutton, VT $119,796

Troy, VT $119,908

West Burke, VT $119,876

West Charleston, VT $119,820

West Danville, VT $119,913

Westfield, VT $119,817

West Glover, VT $119,900

Averill, VT $119,202

Beecher Falls, VT $119,975

Canaan, VT $119,676

Gilman, VT $120,203

Guildhall, VT $119,519

Lunenburg, VT $119,779

Norton, VT $119,441

North Bennington, VT $120,775

North Pownal, VT $121,019

Pownal, VT $121,087

White River Junction, VT $119,992

Ascutney, VT $120,048

Barnard, VT $119,719

Bethel, VT $119,794

Bradford, VT $119,919

Bridgewater, VT $119,843

Bridgewater Corners, VT $119,605

Brookfield, VT $119,911

Brownsville, VT $119,845

Chelsea, VT $119,841

Corinth, VT $119,809

East Corinth, VT $119,859

East Randolph, VT $119,882

East Ryegate, VT $119,778

East Thetford, VT $119,926

Fairlee, VT $119,797

Groton, VT $119,829

Hartford, VT $120,304

Hartland, VT $119,883

Hartland Four Corners, VT $119,878

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $120,187

Newbury, VT $119,815

North Hartland, VT $119,968

North Pomfret, VT $119,762

North Thetford, VT $119,924

Norwich, VT $119,900

Plymouth, VT $119,519

Post Mills, VT $119,897

Quechee, VT $120,022

Randolph, VT $120,000

Randolph Center, VT $119,939

Reading, VT $119,618

Sharon, VT $119,791

South Pomfret, VT $119,676

South Royalton, VT $119,826

South Ryegate, VT $119,850

South Strafford, VT $119,820

South Woodstock, VT $119,648

Strafford, VT $119,716

Taftsville, VT $120,031

Thetford, VT $119,926

Thetford Center, VT $119,801

Topsham, VT $119,765

Tunbridge, VT $119,788

Vershire, VT $119,731

Wells River, VT $119,858

West Fairlee, VT $120,078

West Hartford, VT $119,765

West Newbury, VT $119,811

West Topsham, VT $119,860

Wilder, VT $120,310

Windsor, VT $119,932

Woodstock, VT $119,785

Bellows Falls, VT $120,223

Cambridgeport, VT $120,085

Cavendish, VT $119,686

Chester, VT $119,805

Chester Depot, VT $119,762

Grafton, VT $119,715

Londonderry, VT $119,930

Ludlow, VT $119,748

North Springfield, VT $120,166

Perkinsville, VT $119,840

Peru, VT $119,804

Proctorsville, VT $119,706

Saxtons River, VT $120,197

South Londonderry, VT $120,004

Springfield, VT $120,108

Westminster, VT $120,221

Westminster Station, VT $120,230

Weston, VT $119,681

Shaftsbury, VT $120,631

Brattleboro, VT $120,468

Bondville, VT $119,969

East Dover, VT $120,213

Jacksonville, VT $120,515

Jamaica, VT $119,972

Marlboro, VT $121,064

Newfane, VT $120,134

Putney, VT $120,109

Readsboro, VT $121,078

South Newfane, VT $120,176

Stamford, VT $120,991

Townshend, VT $120,025

Vernon, VT $120,836

Wardsboro, VT $120,113

West Dover, VT $120,310

West Dummerston, VT $120,164

West Halifax, VT $120,349

West Townshend, VT $119,864

West Wardsboro, VT $119,866

Whitingham, VT $120,472

Williamsville, VT $120,164

Wilmington, VT $120,399

Burlington, VT $120,728

South Burlington, VT $120,721

Winooski, VT $120,728

Colchester, VT $120,728

Alburgh, VT $120,126

Bakersfield, VT $120,304

Belvidere Center, VT $119,868

Bristol, VT $120,329

Cambridge, VT $120,472

Charlotte, VT $120,564

East Berkshire, VT $120,188

East Fairfield, VT $120,367

Enosburg Falls, VT $120,035

Essex, VT $120,636

Essex Junction, VT $120,644

Fairfax, VT $120,481

Fairfield, VT $120,365

Ferrisburgh, VT $120,431

Franklin, VT $120,042

Grand Isle, VT $120,493

Highgate Center, VT $120,144

Highgate Springs, VT $120,205

Hinesburg, VT $120,562

Huntington, VT $120,471

Isle La Motte, VT $120,275

Jeffersonville, VT $120,391

Jericho, VT $120,536

Jonesville, VT $120,561

Milton, VT $120,593

Monkton, VT $120,465

Montgomery, VT $120,035

Montgomery Center, VT $119,889

New Haven, VT $120,315

North Ferrisburgh, VT $120,484

North Hero, VT $120,365

Richford, VT $120,015

Richmond, VT $120,549

Saint Albans, VT $120,419

Saint Albans Bay, VT $120,403

Shelburne, VT $120,674

Sheldon, VT $120,275

Sheldon Springs, VT $120,570

South Hero, VT $120,601

Starksboro, VT $120,399

Swanton, VT $120,254

Underhill, VT $120,508

Underhill Center, VT $120,512

Vergennes, VT $120,278

Waterville, VT $120,318

Westford, VT $120,568

Williston, VT $120,659

Montpelier, VT $120,238

Bennington, VT $120,863

Arlington, VT $120,438

Dorset, VT $119,969

East Arlington, VT $119,924

East Dorset, VT $119,972

Manchester, VT $120,295

Manchester Center, VT $120,217

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	$140,772	$68.0	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.

$105,412

Average $117,310/year

$128,099

$8,784

Average $9,776/month

$10,675

$2,027

Average $2,256/week

$2,463

$51

Average $56/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,099	$10,675	$2,463	$62
Average	$117,310	$9,776	$2,256	$56
25th Percentile	$105,412	$8,784	$2,027	$51

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