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

An Assistant Residence Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,783 for beginners, reaching about $73,957 at mid-level, and approach $78,312 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Residence Director?

Assistant Residence Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Residence Director roles are District of Columbia $85,318, California $84,994, Massachusetts $83,861. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Assistant Residence Director level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Director Of Residence Life: $200,659; Residence Director: $105,933; Assistant Director for Residence Education: $78,381; Assistant Residence Manager: $77,101; Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life: $76,039.

Assistant Residence Director Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant Residence Director make in Delaware? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Residence Director in Delaware is $78,036 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,038
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,769 to $87,982
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,421

10% $58,421

50% (Median) $78,036

90% $97,038

Assistant Residence Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,982	$7,332	$1,692	$42
Average	$78,036	$6,503	$1,501	$38
25th Percentile	$67,769	$5,647	$1,303	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Residence Director Salaries

An Assistant Residence Director'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 Residence Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Residence Director'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): $71,783
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,284
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,957
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,964
Expert (over 8 years): $78,312

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Residence Director	less than 1 year	$71,783
Early Career Level Assistant Residence Director	1-2 years	$72,284
Mid-Level Level Assistant Residence Director	2-4 years	$73,957
Senior-Level Level Assistant Residence Director	5-8 years	$75,964
Expert Level Assistant Residence Director	over 8 years	$78,312

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

District of Columbia: $85,318.
California: $84,994.
Massachusetts: $83,861.

District of Columbia $85,318 California $84,994 Massachusetts $83,861 Washington $83,553 New Jersey $83,522 Alaska $83,414 Connecticut $82,351 New York $81,920

Hawaii $80,540 Rhode Island $79,893 Maryland $79,454 Minnesota $78,853 Colorado $78,621 Illinois $78,544 Oregon $78,252 Delaware $78,036

New Hampshire $77,900 Virginia $77,597 Pennsylvania $76,710 Nevada $76,264 North Dakota $76,117 Michigan $75,886 Wisconsin $75,801 Vermont $75,632

Texas $75,162 Maine $75,131 Arizona $75,085 Ohio $75,031 Georgia $74,322 Indiana $73,967 Wyoming $73,898 Utah $73,790

Iowa $73,744 Kansas $73,374 Louisiana $73,266 North Carolina $73,227 Missouri $73,212 Florida $72,912 Montana $72,750 Nebraska $72,596

Kentucky $72,511 South Carolina $72,203 Tennessee $72,010 Idaho $71,933 New Mexico $71,370 Oklahoma $71,247 Alabama $70,792 South Dakota $70,030

Arkansas $69,613 West Virginia $69,390 Mississippi $68,720

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Residence Director

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:

Lincoln: $77,684
Little Creek: $78,253
Magnolia: $78,141

Lincoln, DE $77,684

Little Creek, DE $78,253

Magnolia, DE $78,141

Milford, DE $77,882

Marydel, DE $78,010

Millsboro, DE $77,358

Millville, DE $77,478

Milton, DE $77,612

Nassau, DE $77,668

Ocean View, DE $77,465

Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,614

Seaford, DE $77,657

Selbyville, DE $77,336

Smyrna, DE $78,307

Viola, DE $77,946

Woodside, DE $78,156

Bear, DE $77,976

Newark, DE $77,946

Claymont, DE $78,106

Delaware City, DE $78,024

Hockessin, DE $77,940

Kirkwood, DE $78,010

Middletown, DE $78,040

Montchanin, DE $77,957

New Castle, DE $77,969

Odessa, DE $78,078

Port Penn, DE $78,131

Rockland, DE $77,965

Saint Georges, DE $78,015

Townsend, DE $78,135

Winterthur, DE $77,974

Lewes, DE $77,642

Wilmington, DE $77,943

Dover, DE $78,253

Dover Afb, DE $77,841

Bethany Beach, DE $77,383

Bethel, DE $77,463

Bridgeville, DE $77,646

Camden Wyoming, DE $78,033

Cheswold, DE $78,228

Clayton, DE $78,230

Dagsboro, DE $77,329

Delmar, DE $77,205

Ellendale, DE $77,439

Felton, DE $77,876

Fenwick Island, DE $77,346

Frankford, DE $77,211

Frederica, DE $77,953

Georgetown, DE $77,300

Greenwood, DE $77,658

Harbeson, DE $77,382

Harrington, DE $77,777

Hartly, DE $78,019

Houston, DE $77,666

Kenton, DE $78,234

Laurel, DE $77,254

Yorklyn, DE $77,963

Assistant Residence Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Residence Director'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.

$67,769

Average $78,036/year

$87,982

$5,647

Average $6,503/month

$7,332

$1,303

Average $1,501/week

$1,692

$33

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,982	$7,332	$1,692	$42
Average	$78,036	$6,503	$1,501	$38
25th Percentile	$67,769	$5,647	$1,303	$33

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