Program Management Associate

Program Management Associate Salary

$25K

$47K

$90.5K

$52,360

/year

$25.17

/hour

Program Management Associate Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$52,360

Columbus

Ohio

$50,574

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    How much does a Program Management Associate make?

    As of May 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Program Management Associate in the United States is $52,360 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $25.17 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,006/week or $4,363/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $90,500 and as low as $25,000, the majority of Program Management Associate salaries currently range between $40,000 (25th percentile) to $59,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $78,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Program Management Associate varies greatly (by as much as 19500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Program Management Associate in your area makes on average $50,574 per year, or $1,786 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $52,360. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Program Management Associate salaries.

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

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Program Management Associate Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Program Management Associate job is above the national average. Topping the list is Palo Alto, CA, , with Everett, WA, and West Sacramento, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. West Sacramento, CA, beats the national average by $11,002 (21.0%), and Palo Alto, CA, furthers that trend with another $19,099 (36.5%) above the $52,360 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 17% between Palo Alto, CA, and Arlington, VA, , 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 Program Management Associate role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Palo Alto, CA

    $71,459

    $34.36

    Everett, WA

    $64,922

    $31.21

    West Sacramento, CA

    $63,362

    $30.46

    Aspen, CO

    $63,288

    $30.43

    Sitka, AK

    $63,077

    $30.33

    Gig Harbor, WA

    $62,802

    $30.19

    San Francisco, CA

    $61,692

    $29.66

    Stanford, CA

    $61,521

    $29.58

    Waimea, HI

    $61,069

    $29.36

    Arlington, VA

    $60,238

    $28.96

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Program Management Associate Jobs in the U.S.

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