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

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

How does experience change A Design Program Manager's salary?

A Design Program Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $145,782 for beginners, reaching about $147,338 at mid-level, and approach $150,646 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Design Program Manager?

Design Program Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Design Program Manager roles are District of Columbia $162,306, California $161,690, Massachusetts $159,535. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Design Program Manager roles make?

Salaries for Design Program Manager level roles vary by specialization: Engineering Program Manager VI: $199,673; Engineering Program Manager V: $151,511; Program Manager: $143,932; Manufacturing Program Manager IV: $129,900; Engineering Program Manager IV: $129,875.

Design Program Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Design Program Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Design Program Manager in Rhode Island is $151,986 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $186,793
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $138,777 to $170,205
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,751

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Design Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,205	$14,184	$3,273	$82
Average	$151,986	$12,665	$2,923	$73
25th Percentile	$138,777	$11,565	$2,669	$67

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Key Factors That Influence Design Program Manager Salaries

A Design Program 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 Design Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Design Program 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): $145,782
Early Career (1-2 years): $146,366
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $147,338
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,701
Expert (over 8 years): $150,646

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Design Program Manager	$145,782
Intermediate Level Design Program Manager	$146,366
Senior Level Design Program Manager	$147,338
Specialist Level Design Program Manager	$148,701
Expert Level Design Program Manager	$150,646

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

District of Columbia: $162,306.
California: $161,690.
Massachusetts: $159,535.

District of Columbia $162,306 California $161,690 Massachusetts $159,535 Washington $158,949 New Jersey $158,890 Alaska $158,685 Connecticut $156,662 New York $155,841

Hawaii $153,217 Rhode Island $151,986 Maryland $151,150 Minnesota $150,007 Colorado $149,567 Illinois $149,420 Oregon $148,863 Delaware $148,453

New Hampshire $148,195 Virginia $147,617 Pennsylvania $145,931 Nevada $145,081 North Dakota $144,803 Michigan $144,363 Wisconsin $144,202 Vermont $143,879

Texas $142,985 Maine $142,926 Arizona $142,838 Ohio $142,736 Georgia $141,387 Indiana $140,713 Wyoming $140,581 Utah $140,376

Iowa $140,288 Kansas $139,584 Louisiana $139,379 North Carolina $139,305 Missouri $139,276 Florida $138,704 Montana $138,397 Nebraska $138,103

Kentucky $137,942 South Carolina $137,356 Tennessee $136,989 Idaho $136,843 New Mexico $135,773 Oklahoma $135,538 Alabama $134,673 South Dakota $133,222

Arkansas $132,430 West Virginia $132,005 Mississippi $130,730

Top Paying Cities for Design Program 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:

Adamsville: $153,885
Albion: $152,585
Ashaway: $153,594

Adamsville, RI $153,885 Albion, RI $152,585 Ashaway, RI $153,594 Barrington, RI $152,183 Block Island, RI $153,031 Bradford, RI $153,501 Bristol, RI $152,770 Carolina, RI $153,248

Charlestown, RI $153,303 Chepachet, RI $152,998 Clayville, RI $152,572 Coventry, RI $152,579 West Greenwich, RI $153,000 East Greenwich, RI $152,477 Exeter, RI $152,957 Fiskeville, RI $152,181

Forestdale, RI $153,353 Foster, RI $152,918 Glendale, RI $153,365 Greene, RI $153,119 Greenville, RI $152,239 Harmony, RI $152,436 Harrisville, RI $153,299 Hope, RI $152,276

Hope Valley, RI $153,459 Hopkinton, RI $153,661 Jamestown, RI $153,148 Kenyon, RI $153,229 Little Compton, RI $153,862 Manville, RI $152,786 Mapleville, RI $153,028 Newport, RI $153,302

Middletown, RI $153,369 North Kingstown, RI $152,739 North Scituate, RI $152,437 Oakland, RI $153,193 Pascoag, RI $153,400 Pawtucket, RI $151,956 Central Falls, RI $152,024 Cumberland, RI $152,887

Lincoln, RI $152,176 Portsmouth, RI $153,286 Prudence Island, RI $152,971 Rockville, RI $153,638 Saunderstown, RI $153,056 Shannock, RI $153,237 Slatersville, RI $153,355 Slocum, RI $153,051

Tiverton, RI $153,752 Wakefield, RI $153,186 Kingston, RI $153,127 Narragansett, RI $153,229 Peace Dale, RI $153,167 Warren, RI $152,576 Warwick, RI $152,151 Westerly, RI $153,630

West Kingston, RI $153,176 West Warwick, RI $152,337 Wood River Junction, RI $153,394 Woonsocket, RI $153,362 North Smithfield, RI $153,013 Wyoming, RI $153,237 Providence, RI $151,912 Cranston, RI $151,933

North Providence, RI $151,950 East Providence, RI $151,923 Riverside, RI $151,971 Rumford, RI $151,949 Smithfield, RI $152,257 Johnston, RI $152,002

Design Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Design Program 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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$138,777

Average $151,986/year

$170,205

$11,565

Average $12,665/month

$14,184

$2,669

Average $2,923/week

$3,273

$67

Average $73/hour

$82

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,205	$14,184	$3,273	$82
Average	$151,986	$12,665	$2,923	$73
25th Percentile	$138,777	$11,565	$2,669	$67

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