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 $70,728, a Project Admin (3-5 years)earns $80,625, a Project Management Supervisor (5+ years)earns $115,919, a Project Management Manager (5+ years)earns $154,940, a Project Management Director (5+ years)earns $180,555,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Project Admin make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Project Admin in Rhode Island is $79,593 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,869
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,503 to $86,019
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,227

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Project Admin Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,019	$7,168	$1,654	$41
Average	$79,593	$6,633	$1,531	$38
25th Percentile	$70,503	$5,875	$1,356	$34

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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): $70,728
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,625
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,919
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,940
Expert (over 8 years): $180,555

Levels	Salary
Project A... Level Project Admin	$70,728
Project A... Level Project Admin	$80,625
Project M... Level Project Admin	$115,919
Project M... Level Project Admin	$154,940
Project M... Level Project Admin	$180,555

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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:

Adamsville: $80,341
Albion: $79,006
Ashaway: $80,646

Adamsville, RI $80,341 Albion, RI $79,006 Ashaway, RI $80,646 Barrington, RI $79,006 Block Island, RI $80,226 Bradford, RI $80,592 Bristol, RI $78,930 Carolina, RI $79,937

Charlestown, RI $80,020 Chepachet, RI $78,854 Clayville, RI $78,930 Coventry, RI $78,854 West Greenwich, RI $78,801 East Greenwich, RI $78,907 Exeter, RI $80,592 Fiskeville, RI $79,006

Forestdale, RI $78,930 Foster, RI $78,801 Glendale, RI $78,801 Greene, RI $79,685 Greenville, RI $79,006 Harmony, RI $78,984 Harrisville, RI $78,854 Hope, RI $79,006

Hope Valley, RI $80,646 Hopkinton, RI $80,668 Jamestown, RI $79,860 Kenyon, RI $80,569 Little Compton, RI $80,310 Manville, RI $79,006 Mapleville, RI $78,801 Newport, RI $79,876

Middletown, RI $80,211 North Kingstown, RI $78,778 North Scituate, RI $78,984 Oakland, RI $78,877 Pascoag, RI $78,831 Pawtucket, RI $79,006 Central Falls, RI $79,006 Cumberland, RI $79,006

Lincoln, RI $79,006 Portsmouth, RI $79,555 Prudence Island, RI $78,854 Rockville, RI $80,668 Saunderstown, RI $79,906 Shannock, RI $80,546 Slatersville, RI $78,930 Slocum, RI $79,906

Tiverton, RI $80,363 Wakefield, RI $79,822 Kingston, RI $79,837 Narragansett, RI $79,853 Peace Dale, RI $79,822 Warren, RI $78,984 Warwick, RI $79,006 Westerly, RI $80,691

West Kingston, RI $79,883 West Warwick, RI $79,006 Wood River Junction, RI $80,592 Woonsocket, RI $78,930 North Smithfield, RI $78,984 Wyoming, RI $80,569 Providence, RI $79,006 Cranston, RI $79,006

North Providence, RI $79,006 East Providence, RI $79,006 Riverside, RI $79,006 Rumford, RI $79,006 Smithfield, RI $79,006 Johnston, RI $79,006

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

$70,503

Average $79,593/year

$86,019

$5,875

Average $6,633/month

$7,168

$1,356

Average $1,531/week

$1,654

$34

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,019	$7,168	$1,654	$41
Average	$79,593	$6,633	$1,531	$38
25th Percentile	$70,503	$5,875	$1,356	$34

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