Assistant Program Specialist Salary in Massachusetts

How much does an Assistant Program Specialist make in Massachusetts? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Program Specialist in Massachusetts is $80,977 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,909
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,143 to $91,934
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,100

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Program Specialist Salaries

An Assistant Program Specialist'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 Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Program Specialist'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): $73,614
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,282
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,352
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,357
  • Expert (over 8 years): $80,521
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Assistant Program Specialist less than 1 year $73,614
Early Career Level Assistant Program Specialist 1-2 years $74,282
Mid-Level Level Assistant Program Specialist 2-4 years $75,352
Senior-Level Level Assistant Program Specialist 5-8 years $77,357
Expert Level Assistant Program Specialist over 8 years $80,521

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Program Specialist

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:

  • Agawam: $76,756
  • Amherst: $77,317
  • Barre: $78,089

Assistant Program Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Program Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Program Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Program Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Program Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet $101,221 $49.0 25%
Pharmaceuticals $93,124 $45.0 15%
Biotechnology $89,075 $43.0 10%
Energy & Utilities $89,075 $43.0 10%
Telecom $89,075 $43.0 10%

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

Understanding how an Assistant Program Specialist'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.

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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$72,143
Average $80,977/year
$91,934
$6,012
Average $6,748/month
$7,661
$1,387
Average $1,557/week
$1,768
$35
Average $39/hour
$44
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $91,934 $7,661 $1,768 $44
Average $80,977 $6,748 $1,557 $39
25th Percentile $72,143 $6,012 $1,387 $35

Find Your Next Assistant Program Specialist Job

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