What are the main factors that influence a Research Program Coordinator's salary?

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

How does experience change A Research Program Coordinator's salary?

A Research Program Coordinator's salary grows with experience: a Non-Profit Program Assistant (0-2 years)earns $50,347, a Research Program Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $68,833, a Non-Profit Program Senior Coordinator (4-7 years)earns $81,623, a Non-Profit Program Manager I (7+ years)earns $87,211, a Non-Profit Program Manager II (7+ years)earns $97,747,

What are the highest paying states for a Research Program Coordinator?

Research Program Coordinator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Research Program Coordinator roles are District of Columbia $74,809, California $74,525, Massachusetts $73,532. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Research Program Coordinator roles make?

Salaries for Research Program Coordinator level roles vary by specialization: Clinical Research Program Manager: $108,760; Research Program Manager: $94,974; Research Coordinator II: $72,096; Clinical Research Coordinator: $71,193; Non-Profit Program Coordinator: $67,472.

Research Program Coordinator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Research Program Coordinator make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Research Program Coordinator in Delaware is $68,579 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Research Program Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,360
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,820 to $77,363
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,756

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Research Program Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,363	$6,447	$1,488	$37
Average	$68,579	$5,715	$1,319	$33
25th Percentile	$60,820	$5,068	$1,170	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Research Program Coordinator Salaries

A Research Program Coordinator'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 Research Program Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Research Program Coordinator'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): $50,347
Early Career (1-2 years): $68,833
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,623
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,211
Expert (over 8 years): $97,747

Levels	Salary
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$50,347
Research ... Level Research Program Coordinator	$68,833
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$81,623
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$87,211
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$97,747

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How Do Research Program Coordinator 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 Research Program Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,809.
California: $74,525.
Massachusetts: $73,532.

District of Columbia $74,809 California $74,525 Massachusetts $73,532 Washington $73,262 New Jersey $73,235 Alaska $73,140 Connecticut $72,208 New York $71,829

Hawaii $70,620 Rhode Island $70,052 Maryland $69,667 Minnesota $69,140 Colorado $68,937 Illinois $68,870 Oregon $68,613 Delaware $68,424

New Hampshire $68,305 Virginia $68,039 Pennsylvania $67,262 Nevada $66,870 North Dakota $66,741 Michigan $66,539 Wisconsin $66,464 Vermont $66,316

Texas $65,904 Maine $65,877 Arizona $65,836 Ohio $65,789 Georgia $65,167 Indiana $64,856 Wyoming $64,796 Utah $64,701

Iowa $64,660 Kansas $64,336 Louisiana $64,242 North Carolina $64,208 Missouri $64,194 Florida $63,931 Montana $63,789 Nebraska $63,654

Kentucky $63,579 South Carolina $63,309 Tennessee $63,140 Idaho $63,073 New Mexico $62,579 Oklahoma $62,471 Alabama $62,073 South Dakota $61,404

Arkansas $61,039 West Virginia $60,843 Mississippi $60,255

Top Paying Cities for Research Program Coordinators

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: $70,816
Little Creek: $70,160
Magnolia: $70,451

Lincoln, DE $70,816 Little Creek, DE $70,160 Magnolia, DE $70,451 Milford, DE $70,816 Marydel, DE $69,897 Millsboro, DE $70,816 Millville, DE $71,289 Milton, DE $70,816

Nassau, DE $70,816 Ocean View, DE $71,289 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,289 Seaford, DE $70,072 Selbyville, DE $71,289 Smyrna, DE $69,816 Viola, DE $70,451 Woodside, DE $70,248

Bear, DE $69,302 Newark, DE $69,329 Claymont, DE $69,383 Delaware City, DE $69,329 Hockessin, DE $69,383 Kirkwood, DE $69,329 Middletown, DE $69,674 Montchanin, DE $69,383

New Castle, DE $69,383 Odessa, DE $69,768 Port Penn, DE $69,140 Rockland, DE $69,383 Saint Georges, DE $69,329 Townsend, DE $69,667 Winterthur, DE $69,383 Lewes, DE $70,816

Wilmington, DE $69,383 Dover, DE $70,126 Dover Afb, DE $70,289 Bethany Beach, DE $71,289 Bethel, DE $70,072 Bridgeville, DE $70,816 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,201 Cheswold, DE $69,964

Clayton, DE $69,789 Dagsboro, DE $71,289 Delmar, DE $70,072 Ellendale, DE $70,816 Felton, DE $70,816 Fenwick Island, DE $71,289 Frankford, DE $71,289 Frederica, DE $70,816

Georgetown, DE $70,816 Greenwood, DE $70,816 Harbeson, DE $70,816 Harrington, DE $70,816 Hartly, DE $69,755 Houston, DE $70,816 Kenton, DE $69,789 Laurel, DE $70,072

Yorklyn, DE $69,383

Research Program Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Research Program Coordinator'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

$60,820

Average $68,579/year

$77,363

$5,068

Average $5,715/month

$6,447

$1,170

Average $1,319/week

$1,488

$29

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,363	$6,447	$1,488	$37
Average	$68,579	$5,715	$1,319	$33
25th Percentile	$60,820	$5,068	$1,170	$29

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