What are the main factors that influence a Project Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Project Associate's salary?

A Project Associate's salary grows with experience: a Project Associate (1-3 years)earns $68,049, a Project Administrator II (3-5 years)earns $77,571, a Project Management Supervisor (5+ years)earns $111,528, a Project Management Manager (5+ years)earns $149,071, a Project Management Director (5+ years)earns $173,715,

What are the highest paying states for a Project Associate?

Project Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Associate roles are District of Columbia $75,551, California $75,264, Massachusetts $74,261. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Project Associate roles make?

Salaries for Project Associate level roles vary by specialization: Clinical Project Associate: $303,486; Associate Project Director: $171,372; Associate Project Leader: $109,843; Project Accounting Associate: $90,689; Associate Project Engineer: $87,236.

Project Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Project Associate make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Project Associate in Delaware is $69,259 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Project Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,117
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,479 to $77,560
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,305

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Project Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,560	$6,463	$1,492	$37
Average	$69,259	$5,772	$1,332	$33
25th Percentile	$62,479	$5,207	$1,202	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Project Associate Salaries

A Project Associate'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 Project Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Associate'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): $68,049
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,571
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,528
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,071
Expert (over 8 years): $173,715

Levels	Salary
Project A... Level Project Associate	$68,049
Project A... Level Project Associate	$77,571
Project M... Level Project Associate	$111,528
Project M... Level Project Associate	$149,071
Project M... Level Project Associate	$173,715

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How Do Project Associate 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 Project Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $75,551.
California: $75,264.
Massachusetts: $74,261.

District of Columbia $75,551 California $75,264 Massachusetts $74,261 Washington $73,988 New Jersey $73,961 Alaska $73,865 Connecticut $72,924 New York $72,541

Hawaii $71,320 Rhode Island $70,747 Maryland $70,358 Minnesota $69,826 Colorado $69,621 Illinois $69,553 Oregon $69,293 Delaware $69,102

New Hampshire $68,982 Virginia $68,713 Pennsylvania $67,929 Nevada $67,533 North Dakota $67,403 Michigan $67,199 Wisconsin $67,124 Vermont $66,973

Texas $66,557 Maine $66,530 Arizona $66,489 Ohio $66,441 Georgia $65,813 Indiana $65,500 Wyoming $65,438 Utah $65,343

Iowa $65,302 Kansas $64,974 Louisiana $64,879 North Carolina $64,844 Missouri $64,831 Florida $64,565 Montana $64,421 Nebraska $64,285

Kentucky $64,210 South Carolina $63,937 Tennessee $63,766 Idaho $63,698 New Mexico $63,200 Oklahoma $63,091 Alabama $62,688 South Dakota $62,013

Arkansas $61,644 West Virginia $61,446 Mississippi $60,853

Top Paying Cities for Project Associates

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:

Lincoln: $71,518
Little Creek: $70,856
Magnolia: $71,149

Lincoln, DE $71,518 Little Creek, DE $70,856 Magnolia, DE $71,149 Milford, DE $71,518 Marydel, DE $70,590 Millsboro, DE $71,518 Millville, DE $71,996 Milton, DE $71,518

Nassau, DE $71,518 Ocean View, DE $71,996 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,996 Seaford, DE $70,767 Selbyville, DE $71,996 Smyrna, DE $70,508 Viola, DE $71,149 Woodside, DE $70,945

Bear, DE $69,989 Newark, DE $70,017 Claymont, DE $70,071 Delaware City, DE $70,017 Hockessin, DE $70,071 Kirkwood, DE $70,017 Middletown, DE $70,365 Montchanin, DE $70,071

New Castle, DE $70,071 Odessa, DE $70,460 Port Penn, DE $69,826 Rockland, DE $70,071 Saint Georges, DE $70,017 Townsend, DE $70,358 Winterthur, DE $70,071 Lewes, DE $71,518

Wilmington, DE $70,071 Dover, DE $70,822 Dover Afb, DE $70,986 Bethany Beach, DE $71,996 Bethel, DE $70,767 Bridgeville, DE $71,518 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,897 Cheswold, DE $70,658

Clayton, DE $70,481 Dagsboro, DE $71,996 Delmar, DE $70,767 Ellendale, DE $71,518 Felton, DE $71,518 Fenwick Island, DE $71,996 Frankford, DE $71,996 Frederica, DE $71,518

Georgetown, DE $71,518 Greenwood, DE $71,518 Harbeson, DE $71,518 Harrington, DE $71,518 Hartly, DE $70,447 Houston, DE $71,518 Kenton, DE $70,481 Laurel, DE $70,767

Yorklyn, DE $70,071

Project Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Associate'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$62,479

Average $69,259/year

$77,560

$5,207

Average $5,772/month

$6,463

$1,202

Average $1,332/week

$1,492

$30

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,560	$6,463	$1,492	$37
Average	$69,259	$5,772	$1,332	$33
25th Percentile	$62,479	$5,207	$1,202	$30

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