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 $51,785, a Research Program Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $70,800, a Non-Profit Program Senior Coordinator (4-7 years)earns $83,955, a Non-Profit Program Manager I (7+ years)earns $89,703, a Non-Profit Program Manager II (7+ years)earns $100,540,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Research Program Coordinator make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Research Program Coordinator in Rhode Island is $70,539 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): $87,798
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,558 to $79,573
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,292

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Research Program Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,573	$6,631	$1,530	$38
Average	$70,539	$5,878	$1,357	$34
25th Percentile	$62,558	$5,213	$1,203	$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): $51,785
Early Career (1-2 years): $70,800
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,955
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,703
Expert (over 8 years): $100,540

Levels	Salary
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$51,785
Research ... Level Research Program Coordinator	$70,800
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$83,955
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$89,703
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$100,540

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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:

Adamsville: $71,201
Albion: $70,018
Ashaway: $71,471

Adamsville, RI $71,201 Albion, RI $70,018 Ashaway, RI $71,471 Barrington, RI $70,018 Block Island, RI $71,099 Bradford, RI $71,424 Bristol, RI $69,951 Carolina, RI $70,843

Charlestown, RI $70,917 Chepachet, RI $69,883 Clayville, RI $69,951 Coventry, RI $69,883 West Greenwich, RI $69,836 East Greenwich, RI $69,931 Exeter, RI $71,424 Fiskeville, RI $70,018

Forestdale, RI $69,951 Foster, RI $69,836 Glendale, RI $69,836 Greene, RI $70,620 Greenville, RI $70,018 Harmony, RI $69,998 Harrisville, RI $69,883 Hope, RI $70,018

Hope Valley, RI $71,471 Hopkinton, RI $71,491 Jamestown, RI $70,775 Kenyon, RI $71,403 Little Compton, RI $71,174 Manville, RI $70,018 Mapleville, RI $69,836 Newport, RI $70,789

Middletown, RI $71,086 North Kingstown, RI $69,816 North Scituate, RI $69,998 Oakland, RI $69,904 Pascoag, RI $69,863 Pawtucket, RI $70,018 Central Falls, RI $70,018 Cumberland, RI $70,018

Lincoln, RI $70,018 Portsmouth, RI $70,505 Prudence Island, RI $69,883 Rockville, RI $71,491 Saunderstown, RI $70,816 Shannock, RI $71,383 Slatersville, RI $69,951 Slocum, RI $70,816

Tiverton, RI $71,221 Wakefield, RI $70,741 Kingston, RI $70,755 Narragansett, RI $70,768 Peace Dale, RI $70,741 Warren, RI $69,998 Warwick, RI $70,018 Westerly, RI $71,512

West Kingston, RI $70,795 West Warwick, RI $70,018 Wood River Junction, RI $71,424 Woonsocket, RI $69,951 North Smithfield, RI $69,998 Wyoming, RI $71,403 Providence, RI $70,018 Cranston, RI $70,018

North Providence, RI $70,018 East Providence, RI $70,018 Riverside, RI $70,018 Rumford, RI $70,018 Smithfield, RI $70,018 Johnston, RI $70,018

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

$62,558

Average $70,539/year

$79,573

$5,213

Average $5,878/month

$6,631

$1,203

Average $1,357/week

$1,530

$30

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,573	$6,631	$1,530	$38
Average	$70,539	$5,878	$1,357	$34
25th Percentile	$62,558	$5,213	$1,203	$30

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