What are the main factors that influence a Development Associate's salary?

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

How does experience change A Development Associate's salary?

A Development Associate's salary grows with experience: a Development Associate (0-2 years)earns $67,564, a Business Development Associate II (2-4 years)earns $80,499, a Business Development Associate III (4-7 years)earns $104,350, a Business Development Associate IV (7+ years)earns $137,581, a Business Development Associate V (7-10 years)earns $176,548,

What are the highest paying states for a Development Associate?

Development Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Development Associate roles are District of Columbia $71,546, California $71,275, Massachusetts $70,325. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Development Associate roles make?

Salaries for Development Associate level roles vary by specialization: Associate Development Manager: $140,611; Associate Director of Development: $112,857; Product Development Associate: $101,059; Senior Development Associate: $83,647; Economic Development Associate: $78,172.

Development Associate Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Development Associate make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Development Associate in Rhode Island is $67,462 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,259
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,318 to $72,067
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,814

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Development Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,067	$6,006	$1,386	$35
Average	$67,462	$5,622	$1,297	$32
25th Percentile	$60,318	$5,027	$1,160	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Development Associate Salaries

A Development Associate'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 Development Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Development Associate'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): $67,564
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,499
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,350
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,581
Expert (over 8 years): $176,548

Levels	Salary
Developme... Level Development Associate	$67,564
Business ... Level Development Associate	$80,499
Business ... Level Development Associate	$104,350
Business ... Level Development Associate	$137,581
Business ... Level Development Associate	$176,548

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How Do Development Associate 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 Development Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,546.
California: $71,275.
Massachusetts: $70,325.

District of Columbia $71,546 California $71,275 Massachusetts $70,325 Washington $70,066 New Jersey $70,040 Alaska $69,950 Connecticut $69,058 New York $68,696

Hawaii $67,540 Rhode Island $66,997 Maryland $66,629 Minnesota $66,124 Colorado $65,931 Illinois $65,866 Oregon $65,620 Delaware $65,440

New Hampshire $65,326 Virginia $65,071 Pennsylvania $64,328 Nevada $63,953 North Dakota $63,831 Michigan $63,637 Wisconsin $63,566 Vermont $63,423

Texas $63,029 Maine $63,003 Arizona $62,965 Ohio $62,919 Georgia $62,325 Indiana $62,028 Wyoming $61,970 Utah $61,879

Iowa $61,840 Kansas $61,530 Louisiana $61,440 North Carolina $61,407 Missouri $61,394 Florida $61,142 Montana $61,007 Nebraska $60,877

Kentucky $60,806 South Carolina $60,548 Tennessee $60,386 Idaho $60,322 New Mexico $59,850 Oklahoma $59,747 Alabama $59,365 South Dakota $58,726

Arkansas $58,377 West Virginia $58,189 Mississippi $57,627

Top Paying Cities for Development Associates

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: $68,095
Albion: $66,965
Ashaway: $68,354

Adamsville, RI $68,095 Albion, RI $66,965 Ashaway, RI $68,354 Barrington, RI $66,965 Block Island, RI $67,998 Bradford, RI $68,309 Bristol, RI $66,900 Carolina, RI $67,753

Charlestown, RI $67,824 Chepachet, RI $66,835 Clayville, RI $66,900 Coventry, RI $66,835 West Greenwich, RI $66,790 East Greenwich, RI $66,881 Exeter, RI $68,309 Fiskeville, RI $66,965

Forestdale, RI $66,900 Foster, RI $66,790 Glendale, RI $66,790 Greene, RI $67,540 Greenville, RI $66,965 Harmony, RI $66,945 Harrisville, RI $66,835 Hope, RI $66,965

Hope Valley, RI $68,354 Hopkinton, RI $68,373 Jamestown, RI $67,688 Kenyon, RI $68,289 Little Compton, RI $68,070 Manville, RI $66,965 Mapleville, RI $66,790 Newport, RI $67,701

Middletown, RI $67,986 North Kingstown, RI $66,771 North Scituate, RI $66,945 Oakland, RI $66,855 Pascoag, RI $66,816 Pawtucket, RI $66,965 Central Falls, RI $66,965 Cumberland, RI $66,965

Lincoln, RI $66,965 Portsmouth, RI $67,430 Prudence Island, RI $66,835 Rockville, RI $68,373 Saunderstown, RI $67,727 Shannock, RI $68,270 Slatersville, RI $66,900 Slocum, RI $67,727

Tiverton, RI $68,115 Wakefield, RI $67,656 Kingston, RI $67,669 Narragansett, RI $67,682 Peace Dale, RI $67,656 Warren, RI $66,945 Warwick, RI $66,965 Westerly, RI $68,393

West Kingston, RI $67,708 West Warwick, RI $66,965 Wood River Junction, RI $68,309 Woonsocket, RI $66,900 North Smithfield, RI $66,945 Wyoming, RI $68,289 Providence, RI $66,965 Cranston, RI $66,965

North Providence, RI $66,965 East Providence, RI $66,965 Riverside, RI $66,965 Rumford, RI $66,965 Smithfield, RI $66,965 Johnston, RI $66,965

Development Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Development Associate'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

$60,318

Average $67,462/year

$72,067

$5,027

Average $5,622/month

$6,006

$1,160

Average $1,297/week

$1,386

$29

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,067	$6,006	$1,386	$35
Average	$67,462	$5,622	$1,297	$32
25th Percentile	$60,318	$5,027	$1,160	$29

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