What are the main factors that influence a Program Administration Specialist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Program Administration Specialist's salary?

A Program Administration Specialist's salary grows with experience: an Administrative Assistant I (0-1 years)earns $47,083, an Administrative Assistant II (1-3 years)earns $55,314, an Administrative Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $65,818, an Program Administration Specialist (5-7 years)earns $77,220,

What are the highest paying states for a Program Administration Specialist?

Program Administration Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Program Administration Specialist roles are District of Columbia $83,347, California $83,031, Massachusetts $81,924. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Program Administration Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Program Administration Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Business Administration Specialist: $115,435; Website Administration - Specialist: $102,900; Contract Administration Specialist: $99,096; SharePoint Administration Specialist: $96,600; Marketing Administration Specialist: $72,400.

Program Administration Specialist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Program Administration Specialist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Program Administration Specialist in Rhode Island is $78,589 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,142
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,850 to $88,824
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,893

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Program Administration Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,824	$7,402	$1,708	$43
Average	$78,589	$6,549	$1,511	$38
25th Percentile	$69,850	$5,821	$1,343	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Program Administration Specialist Salaries

A Program Administration Specialist'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 Do Program Administration Specialist 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 Program Administration Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,347.
California: $83,031.
Massachusetts: $81,924.

District of Columbia $83,347 California $83,031 Massachusetts $81,924 Washington $81,623 New Jersey $81,593 Alaska $81,487 Connecticut $80,449 New York $80,027

Hawaii $78,680 Rhode Island $78,047 Maryland $77,618 Minnesota $77,031 Colorado $76,805 Illinois $76,730 Oregon $76,444 Delaware $76,233

New Hampshire $76,101 Virginia $75,804 Pennsylvania $74,938 Nevada $74,502 North Dakota $74,359 Michigan $74,133 Wisconsin $74,050 Vermont $73,884

Texas $73,425 Maine $73,395 Arizona $73,350 Ohio $73,297 Georgia $72,605 Indiana $72,258 Wyoming $72,191 Utah $72,085

Iowa $72,040 Kansas $71,679 Louisiana $71,573 North Carolina $71,536 Missouri $71,521 Florida $71,227 Montana $71,069 Nebraska $70,919

Kentucky $70,836 South Carolina $70,535 Tennessee $70,346 Idaho $70,271 New Mexico $69,722 Oklahoma $69,601 Alabama $69,157 South Dakota $68,412

Arkansas $68,005 West Virginia $67,787 Mississippi $67,132

Top Paying Cities for Program Administration Specialists

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: $79,327
Albion: $78,010
Ashaway: $79,628

Adamsville, RI $79,327 Albion, RI $78,010 Ashaway, RI $79,628 Barrington, RI $78,010 Block Island, RI $79,214 Bradford, RI $79,575 Bristol, RI $77,934 Carolina, RI $78,928

Charlestown, RI $79,011 Chepachet, RI $77,859 Clayville, RI $77,934 Coventry, RI $77,859 West Greenwich, RI $77,806 East Greenwich, RI $77,912 Exeter, RI $79,575 Fiskeville, RI $78,010

Forestdale, RI $77,934 Foster, RI $77,806 Glendale, RI $77,806 Greene, RI $78,680 Greenville, RI $78,010 Harmony, RI $77,987 Harrisville, RI $77,859 Hope, RI $78,010

Hope Valley, RI $79,628 Hopkinton, RI $79,651 Jamestown, RI $78,853 Kenyon, RI $79,553 Little Compton, RI $79,297 Manville, RI $78,010 Mapleville, RI $77,806 Newport, RI $78,868

Middletown, RI $79,199 North Kingstown, RI $77,784 North Scituate, RI $77,987 Oakland, RI $77,882 Pascoag, RI $77,836 Pawtucket, RI $78,010 Central Falls, RI $78,010 Cumberland, RI $78,010

Lincoln, RI $78,010 Portsmouth, RI $78,552 Prudence Island, RI $77,859 Rockville, RI $79,651 Saunderstown, RI $78,898 Shannock, RI $79,530 Slatersville, RI $77,934 Slocum, RI $78,898

Tiverton, RI $79,350 Wakefield, RI $78,815 Kingston, RI $78,830 Narragansett, RI $78,845 Peace Dale, RI $78,815 Warren, RI $77,987 Warwick, RI $78,010 Westerly, RI $79,673

West Kingston, RI $78,875 West Warwick, RI $78,010 Wood River Junction, RI $79,575 Woonsocket, RI $77,934 North Smithfield, RI $77,987 Wyoming, RI $79,553 Providence, RI $78,010 Cranston, RI $78,010

North Providence, RI $78,010 East Providence, RI $78,010 Riverside, RI $78,010 Rumford, RI $78,010 Smithfield, RI $78,010 Johnston, RI $78,010

Program Administration Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Administration Specialist'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

$69,850

Average $78,589/year

$88,824

$5,821

Average $6,549/month

$7,402

$1,343

Average $1,511/week

$1,708

$34

Average $38/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,824	$7,402	$1,708	$43
Average	$78,589	$6,549	$1,511	$38
25th Percentile	$69,850	$5,821	$1,343	$34

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