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Assistant program coordinator salary

Average assistant program coordinator salary

$41,444

$19.93 hourly rate

Entry-level assistant program coordinator salary
$29,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Assistant Program Coordinator Salary

The average salary for an Assistant Program Coordinator in the United States is approximately $41,444 per year or around $20 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry of employment.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level positions typically start lower, while more experienced professionals can earn higher salaries. For example, those with five or more years of experience may see salaries increase to approximately $50,000 or more, depending on the organization.

State Variations

To maximize earning potential, consider relocating to states that offer higher salaries for this role. States like California, New York, and Massachusetts often report higher average salaries due to the demand for skilled coordinators in urban centers.

Job Opportunities

Many organizations, including non-profits, educational institutions, and corporate entities, seek qualified individuals for Assistant Program Coordinator positions. These roles often lead to further career advancement, making them a great entry point into project management and program administration.

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Where can an Assistant Program Coordinator earn more?

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Columbus, OH$53,665
Murfreesboro, TN$33,771
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Emory University$53,135
Jefferson Center Mental Health$40,031

Assistant program coordinator salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level assistant program coordinator$28,800$13.83
Mid-level assistant program coordinator$40,800$19.63
Senior-level assistant program coordinator$46,900$22.53

Assistant program coordinator salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for an assistant program coordinator typically falls between $37,529 and $87,192.
zippia
$41,444yearly
glassdoor[1]
$48,303yearly
comparably[2]
$87,192yearly
Salary.com[3]
$37,529yearly

Average assistant program coordinator salary by state

The highest-paying states for assistant program coordinators are New Jersey, California, and Hawaii. The lowest average assistant program coordinator salary states are Nebraska, Idaho, and South Carolina.

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Highest paying states for assistant program coordinators

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Mexico$48,526$23.33
2North Dakota$47,520$22.85
3Hawaii$50,172$24.12
4New Jersey$51,473$24.75
5New York$48,250$23.20
6New Hampshire$46,781$22.49
7Florida$47,981$23.07
8Colorado$46,627$22.42
9Connecticut$47,354$22.77
10Delaware$44,419$21.36
11Nevada$46,592$22.40
12Oklahoma$43,075$20.71
13Arizona$42,531$20.45
14Wisconsin$41,364$19.89
15Oregon$43,489$20.91
16California$50,229$24.15
17Maine$40,167$19.31
18District of Columbia$47,876$23.02
19Iowa$42,798$20.58
20Utah$41,064$19.74
21Wyoming$37,732$18.14
22Pennsylvania$40,281$19.37
23Ohio$40,933$19.68
24Mississippi$40,367$19.41
25Minnesota$39,286$18.89
26Massachusetts$42,118$20.25
27Illinois$40,024$19.24
28Texas$39,051$18.77
29Vermont$37,189$17.88
30Rhode Island$36,866$17.72
31West Virginia$34,456$16.57
32Michigan$37,733$18.14
33Maryland$42,584$20.47
34Washington$41,533$19.97
35Alaska$35,232$16.94
36Missouri$38,366$18.45
37Montana$36,301$17.45
38Georgia$37,609$18.08
39North Carolina$37,147$17.86
40Arkansas$35,161$16.90
41Kansas$36,935$17.76
42South Dakota$33,466$16.09
43Idaho$33,687$16.20
44Alabama$32,852$15.79
45Tennessee$33,736$16.22
46Indiana$34,649$16.66
47Nebraska$33,698$16.20
48Louisiana$34,793$16.73
49Virginia$35,098$16.87
50Kentucky$32,902$15.82
51South Carolina$33,479$16.10
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Highest paying cities for assistant program coordinators

The highest-paying cities for assistant program coordinators are Santa Cruz, CA, New York, NY, and Wheat Ridge, CO.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Santa Cruz, CA$53,665$25.80
2New York, NY$48,410$23.27
3Wheat Ridge, CO$46,639$22.42
4Portland, OR$43,194$20.77
5Fall River, MA$42,754$20.55
6Bethlehem, PA$40,749$19.59
7Austin, TX$39,292$18.89
8Bangor, ME$38,011$18.27
9Atlanta, GA$37,677$18.11
10East Lansing, MI$37,553$18.05
11Raleigh, NC$37,378$17.97
12Little Rock, AR$35,178$16.91
13Charlottesville, VA$34,662$16.66
14Fairbanks, AK$34,551$16.61
15Murfreesboro, TN$33,771$16.24

Assistant program coordinator salary details

An assistant program coordinator's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $57,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average assistant program coordinator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an assistant program coordinator's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$57,000$4,750$27
75th Percentile$49,000$4,083$24
Average$41,444$3,454$20
25th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
10th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14

Highest paying assistant program coordinator jobs

The highest paying types of assistant program coordinators are program coordinator, internship coordinator, and housing coordinator.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Service Coordinator$40,792$3,399$19.6155,922
Program Facilitator$40,024$3,335$19.24103,247
Support Coordinator$41,144$3,429$19.78103,838
Youth Coordinator$37,761$3,147$18.1523,062
Resource Coordinator$40,658$3,388$19.5549,620
Case Coordinator$41,179$3,432$19.8073,596

Top companies hiring assistant program coordinators now:

  1. Emory University jobs (7)
  2. Michigan State University jobs (7)
  3. University of Michigan jobs (5)
  4. UCLA jobs (5)
  5. Jefferson Center Mental Health jobs (6)

Which companies pay assistant program coordinators the most?

Assistant program coordinator salaries at Emory University and Minnesota State Fair are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average assistant program coordinator salary at companies like University of California, Berkeley and Michigan State University are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Emory University$53,135$25.55
2Minnesota State Fair$52,107$25.05
3University of California-Berkeley$49,705$23.90
4Michigan State University$47,923$23.04
5Vanderbilt University Medical Center$47,255$22.72
6Columbus Urban League$45,339$21.80
7University of Alaska$44,761$21.52
8Fort Bend County$44,465$21.38
9Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College$43,482$20.90
10University of Virginia$43,372$20.85
11PSEA$42,957$20.65
12Morgan Community College$42,790$20.57
13Camino Nuevo Charter Academy$42,651$20.51
14Temple University$42,263$20.32
15Emory Healthcare$41,744$20.07
16USRA$41,715$20.06
17Copano/Operations, Inc$41,664$20.03
18Northern Lights$41,609$20.00
19Volunteers of America Los Angeles$40,972$19.70
20Jefferson Center Mental Health$40,031$19.25

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Assistant Program Coordinator salary by industry

The average assistant program coordinator salary varies across industries:

  • The average assistant program coordinator salary in the government industry is $41,967, the highest of any industry.
  • The average assistant program coordinator salary in the finance industry is $40,012.
  • Assistant program coordinators in the professional industry earn an average salary of $35,251, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for assistant program coordinators

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Government$41,967$20.18
2Education$40,012$19.24
3Health Care$39,670$19.07
4Non Profits$36,571$17.58
5Professional$35,251$16.95

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Assistant program coordinator salary trends

The average assistant program coordinator salary has risen by $8,321 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average assistant program coordinator earned $33,123 annually, but today, they earn $41,444 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for assistant program coordinators over the last decade.

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Average assistant program coordinator salary over time

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Assistant program coordinator salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$41,400$19.92+2.5%
2024$40,400$19.43+3.7%
2023$38,900$18.70+1.9%
2022$38,200$18.35+4.0%
2021$36,700$17.63+3.1%

Recently added assistant program coordinator salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Middlesex Community CollegeAssistant Professor and Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Education-Middlesex Community CollegeLowell, MA06/27/2025$58,438
CSU CareersAssistant Program Coordinator, Cultural Academic Resource Centers (Multiple Trainee-Level Positions)Sacramento, CA06/21/2025$49,800
CareersAssistant Program Coordinator, Cultural Academic Resource Centers (Multiple Trainee-Level Positions)Sacramento, CA06/21/2025$49,800
City of South Bend, InAssistant Program Coordinator-MLKSouth Bend, IN06/18/2025$31,305
PathpointAssistant Program Coordinator, Independent Living ServicesSan Luis Obispo, CA06/11/2025$42,763
JFFAssistant Program CoordinatorBoston, MA06/10/2025$41,740
High Tech HighAssistant Coordinator, Expanded LearningIone, CA06/09/2025$44,766
The May Institute Inc.Assistant Program CoordinatorWest Springfield Town, MA06/05/2025$45,914
Middlesex Community CollegeAssistant Professor & Program Coordinator-Nursing Program-Middlesex Community CollegeLowell, MA05/30/2025$75,232
Jamesburg Public SchoolsLeave-Replacement Position-Assistant Coordinator for Preschool-High Five ProgramJamesburg, NJ05/29/2025$58,436

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