What are the main factors that influence an Associate Project Manager's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Project Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Project Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Project Manager's salary?

An Associate Project Manager's salary grows with experience: a Associate Project Manager (0-2 years)earns $78,146, a Project Manager II (2-4 years)earns $97,675, a Project Manager III (4-7 years)earns $119,544, a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $134,655, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $158,801,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Project Manager?

Associate Project Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Project Manager roles are District of Columbia $86,041, California $85,715, Massachusetts $84,573. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Project Manager roles make?

Salaries for Associate Project Manager level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director CMC Project Manager: $184,847; Associate Director, IT Project Manager: $121,120; Associate Client Services Project Manager: $120,479; Associate Content Project Manager: $118,375; Senior Associate Project Manager: $102,069.

Associate Project Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Project Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Project Manager in Delaware is $78,698 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,021
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,836 to $86,195
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,588

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Associate Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,195	$7,183	$1,658	$41
Average	$78,698	$6,558	$1,513	$38
25th Percentile	$71,836	$5,986	$1,381	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Project Manager Salaries

An Associate Project Manager'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 Associate Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Project Manager'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): $78,146
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,675
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,544
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,655
Expert (over 8 years): $158,801

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Project Manager	$78,146
Project M... Level Associate Project Manager	$97,675
Project M... Level Associate Project Manager	$119,544
Project M... Level Associate Project Manager	$134,655
Project M... Level Associate Project Manager	$158,801

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How Do Associate Project Manager 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 Associate Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,041.
California: $85,715.
Massachusetts: $84,573.

District of Columbia $86,041 California $85,715 Massachusetts $84,573 Washington $84,262 New Jersey $84,231 Alaska $84,122 Connecticut $83,049 New York $82,614

Hawaii $81,223 Rhode Island $80,570 Maryland $80,128 Minnesota $79,521 Colorado $79,288 Illinois $79,211 Oregon $78,915 Delaware $78,698

New Hampshire $78,561 Virginia $78,255 Pennsylvania $77,361 Nevada $76,910 North Dakota $76,763 Michigan $76,529 Wisconsin $76,444 Vermont $76,273

Texas $75,799 Maine $75,768 Arizona $75,721 Ohio $75,667 Georgia $74,952 Indiana $74,595 Wyoming $74,525 Utah $74,416

Iowa $74,369 Kansas $73,996 Louisiana $73,887 North Carolina $73,848 Missouri $73,833 Florida $73,530 Montana $73,367 Nebraska $73,211

Kentucky $73,126 South Carolina $72,815 Tennessee $72,621 Idaho $72,543 New Mexico $71,976 Oklahoma $71,851 Alabama $71,393 South Dakota $70,623

Arkansas $70,204 West Virginia $69,978 Mississippi $69,302

Top Paying Cities for Associate Project Managers

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:

Lincoln: $78,343
Little Creek: $78,917
Magnolia: $78,803

Lincoln, DE $78,343 Little Creek, DE $78,917 Magnolia, DE $78,803 Milford, DE $78,542 Marydel, DE $78,671 Millsboro, DE $78,015 Millville, DE $78,135 Milton, DE $78,270

Nassau, DE $78,327 Ocean View, DE $78,122 Rehoboth Beach, DE $78,272 Seaford, DE $78,316 Selbyville, DE $77,992 Smyrna, DE $78,971 Viola, DE $78,607 Woodside, DE $78,819

Bear, DE $78,637 Newark, DE $78,607 Claymont, DE $78,768 Delaware City, DE $78,686 Hockessin, DE $78,600 Kirkwood, DE $78,671 Middletown, DE $78,702 Montchanin, DE $78,618

New Castle, DE $78,630 Odessa, DE $78,740 Port Penn, DE $78,793 Rockland, DE $78,626 Saint Georges, DE $78,677 Townsend, DE $78,798 Winterthur, DE $78,635 Lewes, DE $78,301

Wilmington, DE $78,604 Dover, DE $78,917 Dover Afb, DE $78,501 Bethany Beach, DE $78,039 Bethel, DE $78,120 Bridgeville, DE $78,304 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,695 Cheswold, DE $78,891

Clayton, DE $78,893 Dagsboro, DE $77,985 Delmar, DE $77,860 Ellendale, DE $78,096 Felton, DE $78,536 Fenwick Island, DE $78,002 Frankford, DE $77,866 Frederica, DE $78,614

Georgetown, DE $77,955 Greenwood, DE $78,317 Harbeson, DE $78,039 Harrington, DE $78,437 Hartly, DE $78,681 Houston, DE $78,325 Kenton, DE $78,897 Laurel, DE $77,909

Yorklyn, DE $78,624

Associate Project Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Project Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Associate Project Manager positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Project Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Associate Project Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$118,046	$57.0	50%

Associate Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Project Manager'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.

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$71,836

Average $78,698/year

$86,195

$5,986

Average $6,558/month

$7,183

$1,381

Average $1,513/week

$1,658

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,195	$7,183	$1,658	$41
Average	$78,698	$6,558	$1,513	$38
25th Percentile	$71,836	$5,986	$1,381	$35

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