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 $51,835, a Research Program Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $70,868, a Non-Profit Program Senior Coordinator (4-7 years)earns $84,036, a Non-Profit Program Manager I (7+ years)earns $89,788, a Non-Profit Program Manager II (7+ years)earns $100,636,

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 Hawaii

How much does a Research Program Coordinator make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Research Program Coordinator in Hawaii is $70,606 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,883
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,618 to $79,649
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,345

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Research Program Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,649	$6,637	$1,532	$38
Average	$70,606	$5,884	$1,358	$34
25th Percentile	$62,618	$5,218	$1,204	$30

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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): $51,835
Early Career (1-2 years): $70,868
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,036
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,788
Expert (over 8 years): $100,636

Levels	Salary
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$51,835
Research ... Level Research Program Coordinator	$70,868
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$84,036
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$89,788
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$100,636

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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:

Aiea: $70,262
Anahola: $69,789
Captain Cook: $69,789

Aiea, HI $70,262 Anahola, HI $69,789 Captain Cook, HI $69,789 Eleele, HI $69,789 Ewa Beach, HI $70,262 Kapolei, HI $70,106 Haiku, HI $69,789 Hakalau, HI $69,789

Haleiwa, HI $69,789 Hana, HI $69,789 Hanalei, HI $69,789 Hanamaulu, HI $69,789 Hanapepe, HI $69,789 Hauula, HI $69,944 Hawaii National Park, HI $69,789 Hawi, HI $69,789

Hilo, HI $69,789 Princeville, HI $69,789 Holualoa, HI $69,789 Honaunau, HI $69,789 Honokaa, HI $69,789 Honomu, HI $69,789 Hoolehua, HI $69,789 Kaaawa, HI $70,072

Kahuku, HI $69,789 Kahului, HI $69,789 Kailua, HI $70,262 Ocean View, HI $69,789 Waikoloa, HI $69,789 Keauhou, HI $69,789 Kailua Kona, HI $69,789 Kalaheo, HI $69,789

Kalaupapa, HI $69,789 Kamuela, HI $69,789 Kaneohe, HI $70,262 Kapaa, HI $69,789 Kaumakani, HI $69,789 Kaunakakai, HI $69,789 Keaau, HI $69,789 Kealakekua, HI $69,789

Kealia, HI $69,789 Kekaha, HI $69,789 Kihei, HI $69,789 Kilauea, HI $69,789 Kapaau, HI $69,789 Koloa, HI $69,789 Kualapuu, HI $69,789 Kunia, HI $70,039

Kurtistown, HI $69,789 Lahaina, HI $69,789 Laie, HI $69,849 Lanai City, HI $69,789 Laupahoehoe, HI $69,789 Lawai, HI $69,789 Lihue, HI $69,789 Makawao, HI $69,789

Makaweli, HI $69,789 Maunaloa, HI $69,789 Mountain View, HI $69,789 Naalehu, HI $69,789 Ninole, HI $69,789 Ookala, HI $69,789 Paauilo, HI $69,789 Pahala, HI $69,789

Pahoa, HI $69,789 Paia, HI $69,789 Papaaloa, HI $69,789 Papaikou, HI $69,789 Pearl City, HI $70,262 Pepeekeo, HI $69,789 Puunene, HI $69,789 Volcano, HI $69,789

Wahiawa, HI $70,039 Pukalani, HI $69,789 Mililani, HI $70,133 Kula, HI $69,789 Waialua, HI $69,789 Waianae, HI $69,849 Wailuku, HI $69,789 Waimanalo, HI $70,262

Waimea, HI $69,789 Waipahu, HI $70,228 Honolulu, HI $70,262 J B P H H, HI $70,262 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $70,072 Schofield Barracks, HI $70,012 Fort Shafter, HI $70,262 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $70,262

Camp H M Smith, HI $70,262 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $70,228 Wake Island, HI $70,262

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

$62,618

Average $70,606/year

$79,649

$5,218

Average $5,884/month

$6,637

$1,204

Average $1,358/week

$1,532

$30

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,649	$6,637	$1,532	$38
Average	$70,606	$5,884	$1,358	$34
25th Percentile	$62,618	$5,218	$1,204	$30

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