Pgm Salary

$39K

$62K

$94K

$63,469

/year

$30.51

/hour

Pgm Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$63,469

Columbus

Ohio

$61,304

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    How much does a Pgm make?

    As of Sep 2, 2026, the average annual pay for a Pgm in the United States is $63,469 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $30.51 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,220/week or $5,289/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $94,000 and as low as $39,000, the majority of Pgm salaries currently range between $48,000 (25th percentile) to $78,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $88,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Pgm varies greatly (by as much as 30500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Pgm in your area makes on average $61,304 per year, or $2,165 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $63,469. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Pgm salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Pgm jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Pgm on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Pgm Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Pgm job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $54,358 (85.6%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $55,182 (86.9%) above the $63,469 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Pgm appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and Kelowna, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Pgm role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $118,651

    $57.04

    Whitehorse, YT

    $117,896

    $56.68

    Carcross, YT

    $117,827

    $56.65

    Haines Junction, YT

    $117,425

    $56.45

    North Cowichan, BC

    $117,079

    $56.29

    Duncan, BC

    $116,629

    $56.07

    Oak Bay, BC

    $116,416

    $55.97

    Victoria, BC

    $115,923

    $55.73

    Saint John, NB

    $113,780

    $54.70

    Kelowna, BC

    $113,541

    $54.59

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Pgm Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Pgm category.

    For example Online Adjunct History Professor jobs pay as much as $77,056 (121.4%) more than the average Pgm salary of $63,469. If you're qualified, finding work as a Online Adjunct History Professor may help you make more money than that of the average Pgm position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Online Adjunct History Professor

    $140,525

    $67.56

    Mathematics Professor

    $139,729

    $67.18

    Political Science Professor

    $137,306

    $66.01

    French Teachers

    $52,007

    $25.00

    Freelance Math Curriculum Writer

    $48,412

    $23.27

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Pgm salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $63,469 per year or $30.51 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.