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

A Program Advisor's salary grows with experience: starting around $54,190 for beginners, reaching about $56,663 at mid-level, and approach $60,146 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Program Advisor?

Program Advisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Program Advisor roles are District of Columbia $58,513, California $58,291, Massachusetts $57,514. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Program Advisor roles make?

Salaries for Program Advisor level roles vary by specialization: Advisor and Program Manager: $144,236; Advisor, Technical Program Management: $132,394; Advisor Development Program Relationship Manager: $81,781; Advisor Development Rotational Program: $60,689; Advisor Development Program: $59,529.

Program Advisor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Program Advisor make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Advisor in Rhode Island is $54,792 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,127
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,598 to $61,772
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,959

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Program Advisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,772	$5,148	$1,188	$30
Average	$54,792	$4,566	$1,054	$26
25th Percentile	$48,598	$4,050	$935	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Program Advisor Salaries

A Program Advisor'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 Program Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Advisor'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): $54,190
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,362
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,663
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,914
Expert (over 8 years): $60,146

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Program Advisor	$54,190
Intermediate Level Program Advisor	$54,362
Senior Level Program Advisor	$56,663
Specialist Level Program Advisor	$59,914
Expert Level Program Advisor	$60,146

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How Do Program Advisor 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 Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,513.
California: $58,291.
Massachusetts: $57,514.

District of Columbia $58,513 California $58,291 Massachusetts $57,514 Washington $57,303 New Jersey $57,281 Alaska $57,207 Connecticut $56,478 New York $56,182

Hawaii $55,236 Rhode Island $54,792 Maryland $54,491 Minnesota $54,079 Colorado $53,920 Illinois $53,867 Oregon $53,667 Delaware $53,519

New Hampshire $53,426 Virginia $53,217 Pennsylvania $52,610 Nevada $52,303 North Dakota $52,203 Michigan $52,044 Wisconsin $51,986 Vermont $51,870

Texas $51,547 Maine $51,526 Arizona $51,495 Ohio $51,458 Georgia $50,971 Indiana $50,728 Wyoming $50,681 Utah $50,607

Iowa $50,575 Kansas $50,321 Louisiana $50,247 North Carolina $50,221 Missouri $50,210 Florida $50,004 Montana $49,893 Nebraska $49,788

Kentucky $49,729 South Carolina $49,518 Tennessee $49,386 Idaho $49,333 New Mexico $48,947 Oklahoma $48,863 Alabama $48,551 South Dakota $48,028

Arkansas $47,742 West Virginia $47,589 Mississippi $47,129

Top Paying Cities for Program Advisors

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: $55,691
Albion: $54,766
Ashaway: $55,902

Adamsville, RI $55,691 Albion, RI $54,766 Ashaway, RI $55,902 Barrington, RI $54,766 Block Island, RI $55,611 Bradford, RI $55,865 Bristol, RI $54,713 Carolina, RI $55,411

Charlestown, RI $55,469 Chepachet, RI $54,660 Clayville, RI $54,713 Coventry, RI $54,660 West Greenwich, RI $54,623 East Greenwich, RI $54,697 Exeter, RI $55,865 Fiskeville, RI $54,766

Forestdale, RI $54,713 Foster, RI $54,623 Glendale, RI $54,623 Greene, RI $55,236 Greenville, RI $54,766 Harmony, RI $54,750 Harrisville, RI $54,660 Hope, RI $54,766

Hope Valley, RI $55,902 Hopkinton, RI $55,918 Jamestown, RI $55,358 Kenyon, RI $55,849 Little Compton, RI $55,670 Manville, RI $54,766 Mapleville, RI $54,623 Newport, RI $55,368

Middletown, RI $55,601 North Kingstown, RI $54,607 North Scituate, RI $54,750 Oakland, RI $54,676 Pascoag, RI $54,644 Pawtucket, RI $54,766 Central Falls, RI $54,766 Cumberland, RI $54,766

Lincoln, RI $54,766 Portsmouth, RI $55,146 Prudence Island, RI $54,660 Rockville, RI $55,918 Saunderstown, RI $55,389 Shannock, RI $55,833 Slatersville, RI $54,713 Slocum, RI $55,389

Tiverton, RI $55,707 Wakefield, RI $55,331 Kingston, RI $55,342 Narragansett, RI $55,352 Peace Dale, RI $55,331 Warren, RI $54,750 Warwick, RI $54,766 Westerly, RI $55,934

West Kingston, RI $55,374 West Warwick, RI $54,766 Wood River Junction, RI $55,865 Woonsocket, RI $54,713 North Smithfield, RI $54,750 Wyoming, RI $55,849 Providence, RI $54,766 Cranston, RI $54,766

North Providence, RI $54,766 East Providence, RI $54,766 Riverside, RI $54,766 Rumford, RI $54,766 Smithfield, RI $54,766 Johnston, RI $54,766

Program Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Advisor'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 January 01, 2026

$48,598

Average $54,792/year

$61,772

$4,050

Average $4,566/month

$5,148

$935

Average $1,054/week

$1,188

$23

Average $26/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,772	$5,148	$1,188	$30
Average	$54,792	$4,566	$1,054	$26
25th Percentile	$48,598	$4,050	$935	$23

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