What are the main factors that influence a FPA 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 FPA Director?

The MFG Nondurable industry offers the highest average compensation for FPA Director roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A FPA Director's salary?

A FPA Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $108,191 for beginners, reaching about $158,519 at mid-level, and approach $203,114 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a FPA Director?

FPA Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for FPA Director roles are District of Columbia $176,358, California $175,689, Massachusetts $173,348. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of FPA Director roles make?

Salaries for FPA Director level roles vary by specialization: Director Of: $204,906; Purchasing Director: $200,080; Director: $199,892; Or Director: $197,181; Media Director: $157,502.

FPA Director Salary in Colorado

How much does a FPA Director make in Colorado? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a FPA Director in Colorado is $162,516 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $78.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $199,176
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $147,873 to $181,705
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $134,541

10% $134,541

50% (Median) $162,516

90% $199,176

FPA Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$181,705	$15,142	$3,494	$87
Average	$162,516	$13,543	$3,125	$78
25th Percentile	$147,873	$12,323	$2,844	$71

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Key Factors That Influence FPA Director Salaries

A FPA 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 FPA Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a FPA 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): $108,191
Early Career (1-2 years): $126,458
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $158,519
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $177,784
Expert (over 8 years): $203,114

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Human Resources Supervisor	less than 1 year	$108,191
Human Resources Manager	1-2 years	$126,458
FPA Director	2-4 years	$158,519
Human Resources Director	5-8 years	$177,784
VP of Human Resources	over 8 years	$203,114

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

District of Columbia: $176,358.
California: $175,689.
Massachusetts: $173,348.

District of Columbia $176,358 California $175,689 Massachusetts $173,348 Washington $172,711 New Jersey $172,647 Alaska $172,424 Connecticut $170,226 New York $169,334

Hawaii $166,483 Rhode Island $165,145 Maryland $164,237 Minnesota $162,994 Colorado $162,516 Illinois $162,357 Oregon $161,752 Delaware $161,306

New Hampshire $161,026 Virginia $160,398 Pennsylvania $158,566 Nevada $157,642 North Dakota $157,340 Michigan $156,862 Wisconsin $156,687 Vermont $156,336

Texas $155,365 Maine $155,301 Arizona $155,205 Ohio $155,094 Georgia $153,628 Indiana $152,896 Wyoming $152,752 Utah $152,529

Iowa $152,434 Kansas $151,669 Louisiana $151,446 North Carolina $151,367 Missouri $151,335 Florida $150,714 Montana $150,379 Nebraska $150,061

Kentucky $149,885 South Carolina $149,248 Tennessee $148,850 Idaho $148,691 New Mexico $147,528 Oklahoma $147,273 Alabama $146,333 South Dakota $144,756

Arkansas $143,896 West Virginia $143,434 Mississippi $142,049

Top Paying Cities for FPA 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:

Glen Haven: $159,334
Hygiene: $164,872
Johnstown: $159,689

Glen Haven, CO $159,334

Hygiene, CO $164,872

Johnstown, CO $159,689

Laporte, CO $157,920

Livermore, CO $157,407

Loveland, CO $159,191

Lyons, CO $164,582

Masonville, CO $158,020

Mead, CO $161,503

Milliken, CO $159,468

Niwot, CO $166,166

Red Feather Lakes, CO $157,840

Severance, CO $158,146

Timnath, CO $157,942

Wellington, CO $157,058

Windsor, CO $158,170

Brighton, CO $162,090

Ault, CO $157,869

Briggsdale, CO $157,912

Carr, CO $155,196

Eastlake, CO $162,512

Eaton, CO $158,367

Evans, CO $159,173

Fort Lupton, CO $161,628

Galeton, CO $158,383

Gilcrest, CO $160,043

Gill, CO $158,643

Greeley, CO $158,781

Henderson, CO $162,341

Hudson, CO $161,096

Keenesburg, CO $160,318

Kersey, CO $158,662

La Salle, CO $159,767

Lucerne, CO $158,611

Nunn, CO $157,367

Orchard, CO $157,892

Pierce, CO $157,969

Ohio City, CO $159,594

Parlin, CO $158,843

Penrose, CO $157,456

Pitkin, CO $159,396

Poncha Springs, CO $158,316

Powderhorn, CO $158,512

Rockvale, CO $156,741

Sargents, CO $158,049

Twin Lakes, CO $163,268

Westcliffe, CO $156,828

Wetmore, CO $155,820

Durango, CO $158,956

Cahone, CO $158,565

Cortez, CO $158,445

Dolores, CO $158,823

Dove Creek, CO $158,407

Egnar, CO $158,495

Hesperus, CO $157,568

Lewis, CO $158,845

Mancos, CO $158,442

Marvel, CO $157,563

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $157,622

Pleasant View, CO $158,109

Rico, CO $158,861

Towaoc, CO $157,784

Yellow Jacket, CO $158,655

Montrose, CO $159,455

Austin, CO $159,662

Bedrock, CO $158,455

Cedaredge, CO $159,825

Cory, CO $159,624

Crawford, CO $159,172

Delta, CO $159,452

Eckert, CO $159,702

Hotchkiss, CO $159,603

Lazear, CO $159,484

Naturita, CO $158,776

Norwood, CO $158,839

Nucla, CO $159,020

Olathe, CO $159,277

Ophir, CO $159,011

Ouray, CO $158,985

Paonia, CO $160,336

Paradox, CO $158,542

Placerville, CO $158,864

Redvale, CO $158,913

Ridgway, CO $158,963

Silverton, CO $158,695

Somerset, CO $160,822

Telluride, CO $159,041

Grand Junction, CO $160,436

Platteville, CO $160,398

Roggen, CO $158,743

Weldona, CO $157,518

Wiggins, CO $158,361

Fort Morgan, CO $157,582

Log Lane Village, CO $158,098

Akron, CO $156,440

Amherst, CO $155,938

Atwood, CO $156,988

Brush, CO $156,977

Crook, CO $156,542

Eckley, CO $156,048

Fleming, CO $156,841

Grover, CO $156,717

Haxtun, CO $156,809

Hereford, CO $155,717

Hillrose, CO $157,131

Holyoke, CO $156,335

Idalia, CO $155,551

Iliff, CO $156,953

Julesburg, CO $156,320

Lindon, CO $155,769

Merino, CO $157,125

New Raymer, CO $157,090

Otis, CO $156,580

Ovid, CO $156,374

Padroni, CO $156,554

Paoli, CO $156,811

Peetz, CO $156,511

Sedgwick, CO $156,432

Snyder, CO $157,007

Sterling, CO $157,257

Stoneham, CO $157,098

Vernon, CO $155,699

Woodrow, CO $156,094

Wray, CO $156,010

Yuma, CO $156,532

Anton, CO $155,809

Arapahoe, CO $154,581

Arriba, CO $155,142

Bethune, CO $155,371

Burlington, CO $155,226

Calhan, CO $157,682

Cascade, CO $158,979

Cheyenne Wells, CO $154,806

Cope, CO $155,736

Cripple Creek, CO $158,679

Divide, CO $158,764

Flagler, CO $155,301

Florissant, CO $158,635

Fountain, CO $157,668

Genoa, CO $155,247

Green Mountain Falls, CO $158,939

Guffey, CO $158,464

Hugo, CO $154,296

Joes, CO $155,890

Karval, CO $153,401

Kirk, CO $155,761

Kit Carson, CO $154,613

Limon, CO $156,183

Lake George, CO $158,874

Manitou Springs, CO $158,979

Matheson, CO $156,069

Peyton, CO $158,426

Ramah, CO $155,060

Rush, CO $155,430

Seibert, CO $155,236

Simla, CO $156,779

Stratton, CO $155,390

U S A F Academy, CO $158,969

Victor, CO $158,608

Vona, CO $155,326

Wild Horse, CO $154,315

Woodland Park, CO $158,848

Yoder, CO $156,029

Colorado Springs, CO $158,980

Clifton, CO $160,336

Fruita, CO $159,938

Gateway, CO $158,812

Glade Park, CO $159,361

Loma, CO $159,995

Mack, CO $159,570

Palisade, CO $160,046

Whitewater, CO $159,350

Glenwood Springs, CO $161,983

Dinosaur, CO $159,307

Aspen, CO $165,017

Snowmass Village, CO $165,011

Avon, CO $163,529

Basalt, CO $164,492

Carbondale, CO $163,880

Collbran, CO $159,888

Craig, CO $161,062

De Beque, CO $159,869

Eagle, CO $162,860

Edwards, CO $163,209

Parachute, CO $160,702

Battlement Mesa, CO $160,554

Gypsum, CO $162,050

Hamilton, CO $161,749

Hayden, CO $161,292

Maybell, CO $159,506

Meeker, CO $161,763

Meredith, CO $163,952

Mesa, CO $159,810

Minturn, CO $163,031

Molina, CO $159,715

New Castle, CO $161,424

Rangely, CO $159,955

Red Cliff, CO $163,010

Rifle, CO $161,024

Silt, CO $160,959

Slater, CO $160,296

Snowmass, CO $164,680

Wolcott, CO $162,958

Woody Creek, CO $165,006

Vail, CO $163,730

Pueblo, CO $154,154

Colorado City, CO $155,209

Aguilar, CO $155,885

Arlington, CO $153,141

Avondale, CO $154,567

Beulah, CO $155,218

Boncarbo, CO $155,962

Boone, CO $155,067

Branson, CO $154,686

Campo, CO $154,113

Cheraw, CO $154,409

Crowley, CO $154,739

Eads, CO $154,519

Fort Lyon, CO $154,348

Fowler, CO $154,791

Gardner, CO $156,306

Granada, CO $154,866

Hartman, CO $155,162

Hasty, CO $154,688

Haswell, CO $153,773

Hoehne, CO $155,710

Holly, CO $154,673

Kim, CO $154,527

La Junta, CO $154,627

Lamar, CO $155,099

Las Animas, CO $154,541

La Veta, CO $156,578

Mc Clave, CO $154,712

Manzanola, CO $154,508

Model, CO $154,743

Olney Springs, CO $154,243

Ordway, CO $153,476

Pritchett, CO $154,535

Rocky Ford, CO $154,285

Rye, CO $155,446

Sheridan Lake, CO $154,579

Springfield, CO $154,852

Sugar City, CO $153,065

Swink, CO $154,473

Trinchera, CO $155,043

Trinidad, CO $155,715

Two Buttes, CO $154,844

Vilas, CO $154,820

Walsenburg, CO $155,753

Walsh, CO $154,657

Weston, CO $156,257

Wiley, CO $154,570

Alamosa, CO $157,768

Antonito, CO $157,668

Arboles, CO $157,986

Arvada, CO $162,518

Aurora, CO $162,407

Bayfield, CO $158,431

Broomfield, CO $163,232

Commerce City, CO $162,136

Dupont, CO $162,446

Eldorado Springs, CO $166,314

Lafayette, CO $164,839

Louisville, CO $165,043

Westminster, CO $162,443

Wheat Ridge, CO $162,435

Agate, CO $156,680

Bennett, CO $160,753

Byers, CO $158,834

Castle Rock, CO $159,538

Deer Trail, CO $157,786

Elbert, CO $158,530

Elizabeth, CO $159,866

Englewood, CO $162,407

Franktown, CO $159,433

Kiowa, CO $158,716

Larkspur, CO $159,020

Littleton, CO $162,246

Lone Tree, CO $161,817

Louviers, CO $161,593

Monument, CO $158,864

Palmer Lake, CO $158,880

Parker, CO $161,225

Sedalia, CO $159,619

Strasburg, CO $160,242

Watkins, CO $161,444

Denver, CO $162,389

Thornton, CO $162,516

Boulder, CO $167,117

Golden, CO $162,422

Alma, CO $161,508

Bailey, CO $161,142

Black Hawk, CO $164,046

Bond, CO $162,942

Breckenridge, CO $161,854

Buffalo Creek, CO $160,584

Burns, CO $161,895

Central City, CO $163,123

Clark, CO $160,361

Climax, CO $162,040

Coalmont, CO $160,084

Como, CO $159,538

Conifer, CO $161,561

Cowdrey, CO $159,438

Dillon, CO $161,757

Dumont, CO $162,542

Evergreen, CO $162,141

Empire, CO $161,800

Fairplay, CO $159,686

Fraser, CO $161,983

Frisco, CO $162,755

Georgetown, CO $161,679

Granby, CO $161,551

Grand Lake, CO $161,462

Grant, CO $160,314

Hartsel, CO $158,835

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $161,335

Idaho Springs, CO $162,266

Idledale, CO $162,255

Indian Hills, CO $162,172

Jamestown, CO $166,847

Jefferson, CO $159,977

Kittredge, CO $162,188

Kremmling, CO $161,319

Leadville, CO $161,843

Mc Coy, CO $161,870

Morrison, CO $162,137

Nederland, CO $165,329

Oak Creek, CO $161,581

Parshall, CO $162,276

Phippsburg, CO $161,741

Pine, CO $160,779

Pinecliffe, CO $166,107

Rand, CO $160,095

Rollinsville, CO $164,558

Shawnee, CO $160,740

Silver Plume, CO $160,994

Steamboat Springs, CO $161,280

Tabernash, CO $162,360

Toponas, CO $161,680

Walden, CO $159,856

Ward, CO $164,895

Winter Park, CO $162,569

Yampa, CO $161,900

Silverthorne, CO $162,617

Longmont, CO $164,229

Allenspark, CO $163,483

Estes Park, CO $161,029

Bellvue, CO $158,968

Berthoud, CO $160,916

Dacono, CO $162,792

Drake, CO $159,025

Erie, CO $163,522

Firestone, CO $162,387

Fort Collins, CO $157,834

Frederick, CO $162,394

Blanca, CO $157,209

Capulin, CO $158,017

Center, CO $157,888

Chama, CO $156,671

Chimney Rock, CO $158,053

Chromo, CO $156,993

Conejos, CO $157,571

Creede, CO $158,397

Crestone, CO $157,282

Del Norte, CO $158,053

Fort Garland, CO $156,856

San Luis, CO $156,218

Homelake, CO $157,905

Hooper, CO $157,381

Ignacio, CO $157,749

Jaroso, CO $156,562

La Jara, CO $157,824

Manassa, CO $157,665

Moffat, CO $157,489

Monte Vista, CO $157,999

Mosca, CO $157,182

Pagosa Springs, CO $158,041

Romeo, CO $158,128

Saguache, CO $158,033

Sanford, CO $157,243

San Pablo, CO $156,435

South Fork, CO $158,211

Villa Grove, CO $157,701

Salida, CO $158,321

Almont, CO $162,397

Buena Vista, CO $162,149

Canon City, CO $157,615

Cimarron, CO $158,679

Coal Creek, CO $156,680

Coaldale, CO $157,934

Cotopaxi, CO $157,491

Crested Butte, CO $163,251

Florence, CO $156,433

Monarch, CO $158,652

Granite, CO $161,034

Gunnison, CO $158,802

Hillside, CO $157,432

Howard, CO $158,219

Lake City, CO $158,670

Nathrop, CO $158,797

FPA Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For FPA Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the MFG Nondurable and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, FPA Director positions in Pharmaceuticals or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view FPA Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a FPA Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
MFG Nondurable	$203,146	$98.0	25%
Construction	$195,020	$94.0	20%
Healthcare	$182,018	$88.0	12%
Business Services	$178,768	$86.0	10%
Insurance	$175,518	$84.0	8%

FPA Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a FPA 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.

$147,873

Average $162,516/year

$181,705

$12,323

Average $13,543/month

$15,142

$2,844

Average $3,125/week

$3,494

$71

Average $78/hour

$87

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$181,705	$15,142	$3,494	$87
Average	$162,516	$13,543	$3,125	$78
25th Percentile	$147,873	$12,323	$2,844	$71

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