Part-Time Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Part-Time Associate make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Part-Time Associate in the United States is $64,885 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,153
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,837 to $70,260
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,598
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Part-Time Associate Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $70,260 $5,855 $1,351 $34
Average $64,885 $5,407 $1,248 $31
25th Percentile $55,837 $4,653 $1,074 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Part-Time Associate Salaries

A Part-Time 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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

  • District of Columbia: $71,841.
  • California: $71,569.
  • Massachusetts: $70,615.

Top Paying Cities for Part-Time 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:

  • San Jose: $81,840
  • San Francisco: $81,035
  • Oakland: $79,238

What Skills Can Increase a Part-Time Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 4.94% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 1.67% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
  • Sales Lead (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): A sales lead is a person or business who may eventually become a client. Sales lead also refers to the data that identifies an entity as a potential buyer of a product or service.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 4.94%
Programming 1.67%
Sales Lead 1.36%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Part-Time Associate's salary.
  • Insurance Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insurance Sales
$75,916
17%
Agile
$75,267
16%
Project Management
$74,618
15%
Coordination
$73,321
13%
Team Development
$73,321
13%
Collaboration
$72,672
12%
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How Education impacts a Part-Time Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Part-Time Associates enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Part-Time Associate with a Bachelor's Degree is between $61,541 and $66,234).

Part-Time Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Part-Time Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 6.3%
Associates 5.9%
Bachelors 71.0%
Masters 14.6%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Part-Time Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Part-Time 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Part-Time Associate

Salaries for a Part-Time Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,171 in 2023 to around $54,960 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Part-Time Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Part-Time Associate Over Time

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2023
$55,171
2024
$55,265
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2024 $55,265
2025 $54,960
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