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Job outlook for assistant program directors in the United States
Assistant program director job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected assistant program director job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 12,800 new jobs for assistant program directors are projected over the next decade.
Assistant program director salaries have increased 8% for assistant program directors in the last 5 years.
There are over 22,541 assistant program directors currently employed in the United States.
There are 77,761 active assistant program director job openings in the US.
The average assistant program director salary is $51,138.
Are assistant program director jobs in demand?
Assistant program director job and salary trends over time
Assistant program director jobs over time
Assistant program director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,541 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 19,482 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 21,067 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 19,342 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 19,161 | 0.01% |
Average assistant program director salary over time
Assistant program director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,138 | $24.59 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $49,813 | $23.95 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $47,979 | $23.07 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | $47,938 | $23.05 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $47,490 | $22.83 | +3.7% |
Assistant program director jobs by state
Most common states for assistant program directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 367 | 53% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 294 | 34% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 760 | 24% |
| 4 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 712 | 24% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 162 | 21% |
| 6 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 887 | 18% |
| 7 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 673 | 17% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 233 | 17% |
| 9 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 463 | 16% |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 173 | 16% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 157 | 16% |
| 12 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 709 | 15% |
| 13 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 157 | 15% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 761 | 14% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 588 | 14% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 497 | 14% |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 868 | 13% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 745 | 13% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 405 | 13% |
| 20 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 255 | 13% |
Most common cities for assistant program directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coral Gables | 3 | 6% | $46,837 |
| 2 | Worcester | 5 | 3% | $58,851 |
| 3 | Gainesville | 2 | 2% | $47,507 |
| 4 | Dubuque | 1 | 2% | $37,442 |
| 5 | Washington | 10 | 1% | $67,737 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 5 | 1% | $51,936 |
| 7 | Anchorage | 2 | 1% | $39,103 |
| 8 | Hayward | 2 | 1% | $68,012 |
| 9 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $47,199 |
| 10 | Riverside | 2 | 1% | $59,672 |
| 11 | Boca Raton | 1 | 1% | $46,845 |
| 12 | Brockton | 1 | 1% | $59,572 |
| 13 | Baltimore | 3 | 0% | $55,760 |
| 14 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $58,958 |
| 15 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $47,899 |
| 16 | New York | 2 | 0% | $69,050 |
| 17 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $44,436 |
| 18 | Chula Vista | 1 | 0% | $58,655 |
| 19 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $44,718 |
Assistant Program Director job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of assistant program director experts
Western Carolina University
Auburn University at Montgomery
Maryville University
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Assistant Program Directors?
Angela Sebby Ph.D.: While jobs may be slower to return to the capacity pre-Covid, the industry and tourism employment will rebound as people still want to travel and explore diverse foods, cultures, and experiences. However, the enduring impact will be the rapid onset of technology that allowed for limited contact with employees and others has become the new norm. Although human interaction is an important aspect of service in the tourism industry, employers have found that they can reduce the number of personal interactions but still deliver an acceptable level of quality service. What would have taken years to adopt, COVID created an amplified adoption.
What soft skills should all Assistant Program Directors possess?
TeWhan Hahn Ph.D.: Writing skills including email writing, being able to work in teams, and knowing the workplace etiquettes.
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.
Program Director & Assistant ProfessorMaryville University
Speech-Language Pathology
What's a day at work look like for an Assistant Program Director?
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.: A bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders can prepare you for three different tracks. First, it can prepare you to become a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). This is someone who works under a fully credential speech-language pathologist. Often times, they carryout intervention plans developed by a fully credentialed speech-language pathologist. If graduate school is on your horizon, a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders will prepare you for acceptance into a Speech-Language Pathology program, or an Audiology program. If you are not accepted into a graduate program right away, working as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) is a great way to get experience in the field!