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

A Project Admin's salary grows with experience: a Project Administrator I (1-3 years)earns $68,763, a Project Admin (3-5 years)earns $78,386, a Project Management Supervisor (5+ years)earns $112,699, a Project Management Manager (5+ years)earns $150,636, a Project Management Director (5+ years)earns $175,539,

What are the highest paying states for a Project Admin?

Project Admin salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Admin roles are District of Columbia $84,412, California $84,092, Massachusetts $82,971. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Project Admin roles make?

Salaries for Project Admin level roles vary by specialization: Credit Admin: $117,715; Database Admin: $104,177; Admin Supervisor: $73,977; Admin Coordinator: $52,916; Accounting Admin: $52,916.

Project Admin Salary in Delaware

How much does a Project Admin make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Project Admin in Delaware is $77,383 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,317
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,545 to $83,630
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,498

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Project Admin Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,630	$6,969	$1,608	$40
Average	$77,383	$6,449	$1,488	$37
25th Percentile	$68,545	$5,712	$1,318	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Project Admin Salaries

A Project Admin'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 Admin Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Admin'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): $68,763
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,386
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,699
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,636
Expert (over 8 years): $175,539

Levels	Salary
Project A... Level Project Admin	$68,763
Project A... Level Project Admin	$78,386
Project M... Level Project Admin	$112,699
Project M... Level Project Admin	$150,636
Project M... Level Project Admin	$175,539

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

District of Columbia: $84,412.
California: $84,092.
Massachusetts: $82,971.

District of Columbia $84,412 California $84,092 Massachusetts $82,971 Washington $82,666 New Jersey $82,635 Alaska $82,529 Connecticut $81,477 New York $81,050

Hawaii $79,685 Rhode Island $79,045 Maryland $78,610 Minnesota $78,015 Colorado $77,787 Illinois $77,710 Oregon $77,421 Delaware $77,207

New Hampshire $77,073 Virginia $76,773 Pennsylvania $75,896 Nevada $75,454 North Dakota $75,309 Michigan $75,080 Wisconsin $74,996 Vermont $74,829

Texas $74,363 Maine $74,333 Arizona $74,287 Ohio $74,234 Georgia $73,532 Indiana $73,182 Wyoming $73,113 Utah $73,006

Iowa $72,961 Kansas $72,595 Louisiana $72,488 North Carolina $72,450 Missouri $72,435 Florida $72,137 Montana $71,977 Nebraska $71,825

Kentucky $71,741 South Carolina $71,436 Tennessee $71,245 Idaho $71,169 New Mexico $70,613 Oklahoma $70,491 Alabama $70,041 South Dakota $69,286

Arkansas $68,874 West Virginia $68,653 Mississippi $67,990

Top Paying Cities for Project Admins

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: $79,906
Little Creek: $79,167
Magnolia: $79,494

Lincoln, DE $79,906 Little Creek, DE $79,167 Magnolia, DE $79,494 Milford, DE $79,906 Marydel, DE $78,869 Millsboro, DE $79,906 Millville, DE $80,440 Milton, DE $79,906

Nassau, DE $79,906 Ocean View, DE $80,440 Rehoboth Beach, DE $80,440 Seaford, DE $79,067 Selbyville, DE $80,440 Smyrna, DE $78,778 Viola, DE $79,494 Woodside, DE $79,266

Bear, DE $78,198 Newark, DE $78,229 Claymont, DE $78,290 Delaware City, DE $78,229 Hockessin, DE $78,290 Kirkwood, DE $78,229 Middletown, DE $78,618 Montchanin, DE $78,290

New Castle, DE $78,290 Odessa, DE $78,724 Port Penn, DE $78,015 Rockland, DE $78,290 Saint Georges, DE $78,229 Townsend, DE $78,610 Winterthur, DE $78,290 Lewes, DE $79,906

Wilmington, DE $78,290 Dover, DE $79,128 Dover Afb, DE $79,311 Bethany Beach, DE $80,440 Bethel, DE $79,067 Bridgeville, DE $79,906 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,212 Cheswold, DE $78,945

Clayton, DE $78,747 Dagsboro, DE $80,440 Delmar, DE $79,067 Ellendale, DE $79,906 Felton, DE $79,906 Fenwick Island, DE $80,440 Frankford, DE $80,440 Frederica, DE $79,906

Georgetown, DE $79,906 Greenwood, DE $79,906 Harbeson, DE $79,906 Harrington, DE $79,906 Hartly, DE $78,709 Houston, DE $79,906 Kenton, DE $78,747 Laurel, DE $79,067

Yorklyn, DE $78,290

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

Understanding how a Project Admin'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

$68,545

Average $77,383/year

$83,630

$5,712

Average $6,449/month

$6,969

$1,318

Average $1,488/week

$1,608

$33

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,630	$6,969	$1,608	$40
Average	$77,383	$6,449	$1,488	$37
25th Percentile	$68,545	$5,712	$1,318	$33

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