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

A Lead Associate's salary grows with experience: starting around $67,489 for beginners, reaching about $70,838 at mid-level, and approach $74,871 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Associate?

Lead Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Associate roles are District of Columbia $75,648, California $75,361, Massachusetts $74,356. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Associate roles make?

Salaries for Lead Associate level roles vary by specialization: Lead BioProcess Associate: $108,499; Lead Warehouse Associate: $93,806; Associate Clinical Lead Director: $80,748; Lead Sales Associate: $76,113; Lead Associate Operations: $66,148.

Lead Associate Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead Associate make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Associate in Rhode Island is $70,838 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,304
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,744 to $79,980
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,376

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Lead Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,980	$6,665	$1,538	$38
Average	$70,838	$5,903	$1,362	$34
25th Percentile	$62,744	$5,229	$1,207	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Associate Salaries

A Lead 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 Lead Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead 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): $67,489
Early Career (1-2 years): $67,732
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,838
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,602
Expert (over 8 years): $74,871

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Associate	$67,489
Intermediate Level Lead Associate	$67,732
Senior Level Lead Associate	$70,838
Specialist Level Lead Associate	$74,602
Expert Level Lead Associate	$74,871

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

District of Columbia: $75,648.
California: $75,361.
Massachusetts: $74,356.

District of Columbia $75,648 California $75,361 Massachusetts $74,356 Washington $74,083 New Jersey $74,056 Alaska $73,960 Connecticut $73,017 New York $72,635

Hawaii $71,412 Rhode Island $70,838 Maryland $70,448 Minnesota $69,915 Colorado $69,710 Illinois $69,642 Oregon $69,382 Delaware $69,191

New Hampshire $69,071 Virginia $68,802 Pennsylvania $68,016 Nevada $67,620 North Dakota $67,490 Michigan $67,285 Wisconsin $67,210 Vermont $67,059

Texas $66,643 Maine $66,615 Arizona $66,574 Ohio $66,526 Georgia $65,898 Indiana $65,584 Wyoming $65,522 Utah $65,426

Iowa $65,385 Kansas $65,058 Louisiana $64,962 North Carolina $64,928 Missouri $64,914 Florida $64,648 Montana $64,504 Nebraska $64,367

Kentucky $64,292 South Carolina $64,019 Tennessee $63,848 Idaho $63,780 New Mexico $63,281 Oklahoma $63,172 Alabama $62,769 South Dakota $62,092

Arkansas $61,723 West Virginia $61,525 Mississippi $60,931

Top Paying Cities for Lead 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: $71,999
Albion: $70,804
Ashaway: $72,272

Adamsville, RI $71,999 Albion, RI $70,804 Ashaway, RI $72,272 Barrington, RI $70,804 Block Island, RI $71,897 Bradford, RI $72,225 Bristol, RI $70,735 Carolina, RI $71,637

Charlestown, RI $71,712 Chepachet, RI $70,667 Clayville, RI $70,735 Coventry, RI $70,667 West Greenwich, RI $70,619 East Greenwich, RI $70,715 Exeter, RI $72,225 Fiskeville, RI $70,804

Forestdale, RI $70,735 Foster, RI $70,619 Glendale, RI $70,619 Greene, RI $71,412 Greenville, RI $70,804 Harmony, RI $70,783 Harrisville, RI $70,667 Hope, RI $70,804

Hope Valley, RI $72,272 Hopkinton, RI $72,293 Jamestown, RI $71,569 Kenyon, RI $72,204 Little Compton, RI $71,972 Manville, RI $70,804 Mapleville, RI $70,619 Newport, RI $71,582

Middletown, RI $71,883 North Kingstown, RI $70,599 North Scituate, RI $70,783 Oakland, RI $70,687 Pascoag, RI $70,646 Pawtucket, RI $70,804 Central Falls, RI $70,804 Cumberland, RI $70,804

Lincoln, RI $70,804 Portsmouth, RI $71,295 Prudence Island, RI $70,667 Rockville, RI $72,293 Saunderstown, RI $71,610 Shannock, RI $72,184 Slatersville, RI $70,735 Slocum, RI $71,610

Tiverton, RI $72,020 Wakefield, RI $71,535 Kingston, RI $71,548 Narragansett, RI $71,562 Peace Dale, RI $71,535 Warren, RI $70,783 Warwick, RI $70,804 Westerly, RI $72,313

West Kingston, RI $71,589 West Warwick, RI $70,804 Wood River Junction, RI $72,225 Woonsocket, RI $70,735 North Smithfield, RI $70,783 Wyoming, RI $72,204 Providence, RI $70,804 Cranston, RI $70,804

North Providence, RI $70,804 East Providence, RI $70,804 Riverside, RI $70,804 Rumford, RI $70,804 Smithfield, RI $70,804 Johnston, RI $70,804

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

Understanding how a Lead 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 January 01, 2026

$62,744

Average $70,838/year

$79,980

$5,229

Average $5,903/month

$6,665

$1,207

Average $1,362/week

$1,538

$30

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,980	$6,665	$1,538	$38
Average	$70,838	$5,903	$1,362	$34
25th Percentile	$62,744	$5,229	$1,207	$30

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