What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Residential Director'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 Residential Director?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Residential Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Residential Director's salary?

An Assistant Residential Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $29,663 for beginners, reaching about $30,544 at mid-level, and approach $30,745 for experts.

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

Assistant Residential Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Residential Director roles are District of Columbia $32,711, California $32,587, Massachusetts $32,153. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Assistant Residential Director level roles vary by specialization: Residential Services Director: $324,147; Residential Care Medical Director: $320,616; Director Of Residential Life: $313,450; Director Of Residential Services: $134,206; Residential Program Director: $126,499.

Assistant Residential Director Salary in Maryland

How much does an Assistant Residential Director make in Maryland? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Residential Director in Maryland is $30,463 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $15.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $36,013
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $27,954 to $33,368
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $25,669

10% $25,669

50% (Median) $30,463

90% $36,013

Assistant Residential Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$33,368	$2,781	$642	$16
Average	$30,463	$2,539	$586	$15
25th Percentile	$27,954	$2,329	$538	$13

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Residential Director Salaries

An Assistant Residential 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 Residential Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Residential 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): $29,663
Early Career (1-2 years): $29,939
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $30,544
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $30,665
Expert (over 8 years): $30,745

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Residential Director	less than 1 year	$29,663
Early Career Level Assistant Residential Director	1-2 years	$29,939
Mid-Level Level Assistant Residential Director	2-4 years	$30,544
Senior-Level Level Assistant Residential Director	5-8 years	$30,665
Expert Level Assistant Residential Director	over 8 years	$30,745

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

District of Columbia: $32,711.
California: $32,587.
Massachusetts: $32,153.

District of Columbia $32,711 California $32,587 Massachusetts $32,153 Washington $32,035 New Jersey $32,023 Alaska $31,982 Connecticut $31,574 New York $31,408

Hawaii $30,880 Rhode Island $30,631 Maryland $30,463 Minnesota $30,233 Colorado $30,144 Illinois $30,114 Oregon $30,002 Delaware $29,919

New Hampshire $29,867 Virginia $29,751 Pennsylvania $29,411 Nevada $29,240 North Dakota $29,184 Michigan $29,095 Wisconsin $29,063 Vermont $28,998

Texas $28,817 Maine $28,806 Arizona $28,788 Ohio $28,767 Georgia $28,495 Indiana $28,359 Wyoming $28,333 Utah $28,292

Iowa $28,274 Kansas $28,132 Louisiana $28,091 North Carolina $28,076 Missouri $28,070 Florida $27,955 Montana $27,893 Nebraska $27,834

Kentucky $27,801 South Carolina $27,683 Tennessee $27,609 Idaho $27,580 New Mexico $27,364 Oklahoma $27,317 Alabama $27,142 South Dakota $26,850

Arkansas $26,690 West Virginia $26,605 Mississippi $26,348

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Residential 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:

Owings: $31,366
Riverdale: $32,489
College Park: $32,451

Owings, MD $31,366

Riverdale, MD $32,489

College Park, MD $32,451

Fort Washington, MD $32,430

Oxon Hill, MD $32,524

Suitland, MD $32,513

District Heights, MD $32,497

Temple Hills, MD $32,514

Deale, MD $31,221

Dunkirk, MD $31,551

Fort George G Meade, MD $30,828

Friendship, MD $31,320

Fulton, MD $31,237

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $32,403

Savage, MD $30,873

Shady Side, MD $30,975

Galesville, MD $31,111

Greenbelt, MD $32,339

Glenn Dale, MD $31,982

Upper Marlboro, MD $32,013

Harwood, MD $31,231

Highland, MD $31,209

West River, MD $31,237

Tracys Landing, MD $31,259

Hyattsville, MD $32,515

Jessup, MD $30,722

Bethesda, MD $32,524

Glen Echo, MD $32,518

Chevy Chase, MD $32,521

Cabin John, MD $32,512

Olney, MD $31,780

Brookeville, MD $31,186

Poolesville, MD $31,461

Barnesville, MD $31,023

Beallsville, MD $31,080

Boyds, MD $31,318

Dickerson, MD $31,044

Rockville, MD $32,154

Potomac, MD $32,246

Derwood, MD $31,813

Sandy Spring, MD $31,627

Ashton, MD $31,557

Brinklow, MD $31,323

Burtonsville, MD $31,690

Montgomery Village, MD $31,430

Kensington, MD $32,494

Garrett Park, MD $32,455

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $32,200

Silver Spring, MD $32,475

Takoma Park, MD $32,517

Aberdeen, MD $29,785

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $29,779

Abingdon, MD $30,009

Gunpowder, MD $30,190

Arnold, MD $30,542

Baldwin, MD $30,133

Bel Air, MD $29,883

Belcamp, MD $29,926

Benson, MD $29,746

Boring, MD $29,812

Brooklandville, MD $30,427

Butler, MD $30,092

Chase, MD $30,329

Churchville, MD $29,659

Clarksville, MD $30,878

Cockeysville, MD $30,149

Hunt Valley, MD $30,276

Crownsville, MD $30,748

Darlington, MD $29,397

Davidsonville, MD $31,197

Dayton, MD $30,858

Edgewater, MD $30,911

Edgewood, MD $30,100

Ellicott City, MD $30,487

Columbia, MD $30,715

Fallston, MD $30,022

Finksburg, MD $30,032

Forest Hill, MD $29,720

Fork, MD $30,235

Fort Howard, MD $30,426

Freeland, MD $29,123

Gambrills, MD $30,864

Gibson Island, MD $30,443

Glen Arm, MD $30,347

Glen Burnie, MD $30,479

Glyndon, MD $30,187

Hampstead, MD $29,493

Elkridge, MD $30,512

Hanover, MD $30,530

Harmans, MD $30,528

Havre De Grace, MD $29,591

Hydes, MD $30,238

Jarrettsville, MD $29,621

Joppa, MD $30,177

Kingsville, MD $30,244

Lineboro, MD $29,049

Linthicum Heights, MD $30,484

Long Green, MD $30,297

Spencerville, MD $31,643

Clarksburg, MD $30,951

Damascus, MD $30,684

Germantown, MD $31,601

Annapolis, MD $30,778

Cumberland, MD $27,959

Accident, MD $27,912

Barton, MD $28,043

Bittinger, MD $27,991

Bloomington, MD $28,090

Corriganville, MD $27,781

Eckhart Mines, MD $27,935

Ellerslie, MD $27,816

Flintstone, MD $27,966

Friendsville, MD $27,904

Frostburg, MD $27,897

Grantsville, MD $27,898

Kitzmiller, MD $27,900

Lonaconing, MD $27,993

Luke, MD $28,092

Mc Henry, MD $27,915

Midland, MD $28,086

Midlothian, MD $27,900

Mount Savage, MD $27,773

Oakland, MD $27,834

Oldtown, MD $28,004

Pinto, MD $28,055

Rawlings, MD $28,064

Spring Gap, MD $28,038

Swanton, MD $27,970

Westernport, MD $28,091

Easton, MD $30,168

Barclay, MD $29,916

Bethlehem, MD $29,954

Betterton, MD $29,938

Bozman, MD $30,425

Cambridge, MD $29,955

Centreville, MD $30,199

Chester, MD $30,432

Chestertown, MD $30,078

Church Creek, MD $29,908

Church Hill, MD $30,037

Claiborne, MD $30,479

Cordova, MD $30,065

Crapo, MD $29,645

Crocheron, MD $29,431

Crumpton, MD $29,881

Denton, MD $29,908

East New Market, MD $29,836

Federalsburg, MD $29,830

Fishing Creek, MD $29,755

Galena, MD $29,801

Goldsboro, MD $29,851

Grasonville, MD $30,374

Greensboro, MD $29,856

Henderson, MD $29,884

Hillsboro, MD $30,087

Hurlock, MD $29,843

Ingleside, MD $29,940

Kennedyville, MD $29,854

Mcdaniel, MD $30,467

Madison, MD $30,141

Marydel, MD $29,802

Massey, MD $29,808

Millington, MD $29,850

Neavitt, MD $30,463

Newcomb, MD $30,253

Oxford, MD $30,103

Preston, MD $29,943

Price, MD $30,058

Queen Anne, MD $30,136

Queenstown, MD $30,308

Rhodesdale, MD $29,664

Ridgely, MD $29,974

Rock Hall, MD $30,261

Royal Oak, MD $30,197

Saint Michaels, MD $30,401

Secretary, MD $29,950

Sherwood, MD $30,649

Deal Island, MD $29,205

Eden, MD $29,263

Ewell, MD $29,114

Fruitland, MD $29,363

Girdletree, MD $29,048

Hebron, MD $29,336

Linkwood, MD $29,750

Manokin, MD $29,167

Mardela Springs, MD $29,441

Marion Station, MD $29,064

Nanticoke, MD $29,323

Newark, MD $29,201

Ocean City, MD $29,342

Parsonsburg, MD $29,283

Pittsville, MD $29,284

Pocomoke City, MD $29,102

Powellville, MD $29,269

Princess Anne, MD $29,242

Quantico, MD $29,278

Rehobeth, MD $29,056

Sharptown, MD $29,603

Showell, MD $29,283

Snow Hill, MD $29,179

Stockton, MD $29,005

Tyaskin, MD $29,250

Tylerton, MD $29,149

Upper Fairmount, MD $29,238

Vienna, MD $29,504

Westover, MD $29,166

Whaleyville, MD $29,268

Willards, MD $29,279

Delmar, MD $29,357

North East, MD $29,619

Perry Point, MD $29,576

Perryville, MD $29,565

Port Deposit, MD $29,492

Rising Sun, MD $29,395

Warwick, MD $29,794

Cecilton, MD $29,774

Charlestown, MD $29,615

Chesapeake City, MD $29,773

Childs, MD $29,733

Stevensville, MD $30,510

Colora, MD $29,369

Conowingo, MD $29,319

Earleville, MD $29,745

Elk Mills, MD $29,743

Elkton, MD $29,722

Georgetown, MD $29,768

Lutherville Timonium, MD $30,402

Abell, MD $30,099

Accokeek, MD $32,164

Aquasco, MD $31,368

Avenue, MD $30,147

Barstow, MD $30,994

Bel Alton, MD $31,147

Benedict, MD $31,126

Brandywine, MD $31,859

Broomes Island, MD $30,642

Bryans Road, MD $32,101

Bryantown, MD $31,521

Bushwood, MD $30,169

California, MD $30,143

Callaway, MD $29,933

Chaptico, MD $30,456

Charlotte Hall, MD $30,915

Cheltenham, MD $32,157

Clements, MD $30,456

Cobb Island, MD $30,183

Coltons Point, MD $30,041

Compton, MD $30,205

Dameron, MD $29,552

Dowell, MD $30,237

Drayden, MD $29,622

Faulkner, MD $30,981

Great Mills, MD $29,981

Helen, MD $30,740

Hollywood, MD $30,322

Hughesville, MD $31,310

Huntingtown, MD $31,182

Indian Head, MD $31,376

Ironsides, MD $31,249

Issue, MD $30,346

La Plata, MD $31,465

Leonardtown, MD $30,093

Lexington Park, MD $29,890

Loveville, MD $30,409

Lusby, MD $30,294

Marbury, MD $31,628

Mechanicsville, MD $30,734

Morganza, MD $30,555

Mount Victoria, MD $30,203

Nanjemoy, MD $30,882

Newburg, MD $30,572

Park Hall, MD $29,802

Patuxent River, MD $29,959

Piney Point, MD $29,669

Pomfret, MD $31,807

Port Republic, MD $30,809

Port Tobacco, MD $31,349

Prince Frederick, MD $30,996

Ridge, MD $29,421

Rock Point, MD $30,561

Saint Inigoes, MD $29,515

Saint Leonard, MD $30,660

Saint Marys City, MD $29,796

Scotland, MD $29,226

Solomons, MD $30,210

Sunderland, MD $31,244

Tall Timbers, MD $29,706

Valley Lee, MD $29,718

Welcome, MD $31,154

White Plains, MD $31,810

Southern Md Facility, MD $32,198

Annapolis Junction, MD $30,792

Lanham, MD $32,320

Beltsville, MD $32,274

Laurel, MD $31,571

Bladensburg, MD $32,510

Lothian, MD $31,553

Mount Rainier, MD $32,525

North Beach, MD $31,114

Bowie, MD $31,565

Brentwood, MD $32,523

Capitol Heights, MD $32,509

Chesapeake Beach, MD $31,098

Churchton, MD $31,106

Clinton, MD $32,325

Still Pond, MD $29,940

Sudlersville, MD $29,883

Taylors Island, MD $30,149

Templeville, MD $29,804

Tilghman, MD $30,580

Toddville, MD $29,499

Trappe, MD $29,974

Wingate, MD $29,614

Wittman, MD $30,479

Woolford, MD $30,025

Worton, MD $30,042

Wye Mills, MD $30,255

Frederick, MD $29,913

Adamstown, MD $30,535

Big Pool, MD $28,364

Boonsboro, MD $29,374

Braddock Heights, MD $29,898

Brownsville, MD $29,810

Brunswick, MD $30,086

Buckeystown, MD $30,307

Burkittsville, MD $29,858

Cascade, MD $29,107

Cavetown, MD $29,070

Chewsville, MD $29,115

Clear Spring, MD $28,725

Cooksville, MD $30,474

Emmitsburg, MD $29,204

Fairplay, MD $29,185

Funkstown, MD $29,182

Glenelg, MD $30,797

Glenwood, MD $30,646

Hagerstown, MD $29,035

Hancock, MD $28,224

Ijamsville, MD $30,459

Jefferson, MD $30,116

Keedysville, MD $29,467

Keymar, MD $29,452

Knoxville, MD $29,928

Ladiesburg, MD $29,558

Libertytown, MD $29,830

Lisbon, MD $30,478

Little Orleans, MD $28,068

Maugansville, MD $28,929

Middletown, MD $29,788

Monrovia, MD $30,393

Mount Airy, MD $30,210

Myersville, MD $29,401

New Market, MD $30,088

New Midway, MD $29,557

New Windsor, MD $29,825

Point Of Rocks, MD $30,477

Rocky Ridge, MD $29,361

Rohrersville, MD $29,668

Sabillasville, MD $29,146

Saint James, MD $29,190

Sharpsburg, MD $29,423

Smithsburg, MD $29,096

Sykesville, MD $30,288

Taneytown, MD $29,274

Thurmont, MD $29,394

Tuscarora, MD $30,593

Union Bridge, MD $29,704

Unionville, MD $29,847

Walkersville, MD $29,742

West Friendship, MD $30,541

Williamsport, MD $29,066

Woodbine, MD $30,475

Woodsboro, MD $29,600

Salisbury, MD $29,357

Allen, MD $29,317

Berlin, MD $29,286

Bishopville, MD $29,293

Bivalve, MD $29,400

Manchester, MD $29,139

Marriottsville, MD $30,410

Maryland Line, MD $29,049

Mayo, MD $30,843

Millersville, MD $30,591

Monkton, MD $29,872

Odenton, MD $30,901

Crofton, MD $31,077

Owings Mills, MD $30,349

Parkton, MD $29,413

Pasadena, MD $30,451

Perry Hall, MD $30,369

Perryman, MD $29,863

Phoenix, MD $30,209

Pylesville, MD $29,238

Randallstown, MD $30,396

Reisterstown, MD $30,277

Riderwood, MD $30,460

Riva, MD $30,961

Severn, MD $30,587

Severna Park, MD $30,545

Simpsonville, MD $30,843

Sparks Glencoe, MD $29,964

Crisfield, MD $29,136

Stevenson, MD $30,416

Dhs, MD $32,172

Waldorf, MD $31,792

Street, MD $29,371

Upperco, MD $29,787

Upper Falls, MD $30,274

Westminster, MD $29,788

Whiteford, MD $29,226

White Hall, MD $29,374

White Marsh, MD $30,341

Woodstock, MD $30,423

Baltimore, MD $30,463

Towson, MD $30,459

Gwynn Oak, MD $30,470

Pikesville, MD $30,448

Sparrows Point, MD $30,430

Middle River, MD $30,367

Essex, MD $30,439

Dundalk, MD $30,468

Brooklyn, MD $30,469

Curtis Bay, MD $30,475

Halethorpe, MD $30,472

Catonsville, MD $30,488

Parkville, MD $30,455

Nottingham, MD $30,424

Rosedale, MD $30,463

Windsor Mill, MD $30,453

Gaithersburg, MD $31,746

Washington Grove, MD $31,762

Assistant Residential Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Residential Director roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Residential Director positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Residential Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Residential Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$36,556	$18.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Assistant Residential 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.

$27,954

Average $30,463/year

$33,368

$2,329

Average $2,539/month

$2,781

$538

Average $586/week

$642

$13

Average $15/hour

$16

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$33,368	$2,781	$642	$16
Average	$30,463	$2,539	$586	$15
25th Percentile	$27,954	$2,329	$538	$13

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