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

A Product Development Associate's salary grows with experience: starting around $98,527 for beginners, reaching about $100,269 at mid-level, and approach $106,935 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Product Development Associate?

Product Development Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Product Development Associate roles are District of Columbia $112,238, California $111,812, Massachusetts $110,322. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Product Development Associate roles make?

Salaries for Product Development Associate level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director of Product Development: $218,366; Product Research and Development Associate VI: $214,590; Associate Product Manager, Product Development: $175,450; Product Research and Development Associate V: $160,490; Associate, Business Product Development: $145,723.

Product Development Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Product Development Associate make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Product Development Associate in Delaware is $102,658 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,494
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,928 to $111,471
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,889

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Product Development Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$111,471	$9,289	$2,144	$54
Average	$102,658	$8,555	$1,974	$49
25th Percentile	$94,928	$7,911	$1,826	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Product Development Associate Salaries

A Product Development 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 Product Development Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Product Development 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): $98,527
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,108
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,269
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $104,602
Expert (over 8 years): $106,935

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Product Development Associate	$98,527
Intermediate Level Product Development Associate	$99,108
Senior Level Product Development Associate	$100,269
Specialist Level Product Development Associate	$104,602
Expert Level Product Development Associate	$106,935

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

District of Columbia: $112,238.
California: $111,812.
Massachusetts: $110,322.

District of Columbia $112,238 California $111,812 Massachusetts $110,322 Washington $109,917 New Jersey $109,876 Alaska $109,734 Connecticut $108,335 New York $107,768

Hawaii $105,953 Rhode Island $105,101 Maryland $104,524 Minnesota $103,733 Colorado $103,429 Illinois $103,327 Oregon $102,942 Delaware $102,658

New Hampshire $102,480 Virginia $102,081 Pennsylvania $100,915 Nevada $100,327 North Dakota $100,134 Michigan $99,830 Wisconsin $99,719 Vermont $99,496

Texas $98,877 Maine $98,837 Arizona $98,776 Ohio $98,705 Georgia $97,772 Indiana $97,306 Wyoming $97,215 Utah $97,073

Iowa $97,012 Kansas $96,525 Louisiana $96,384 North Carolina $96,333 Missouri $96,313 Florida $95,917 Montana $95,704 Nebraska $95,502

Kentucky $95,390 South Carolina $94,985 Tennessee $94,731 Idaho $94,630 New Mexico $93,890 Oklahoma $93,728 Alabama $93,130 South Dakota $92,126

Arkansas $91,579 West Virginia $91,285 Mississippi $90,403

Top Paying Cities for Product Development 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:

Lincoln: $106,247
Little Creek: $105,264
Magnolia: $105,700

Lincoln, DE $106,247 Little Creek, DE $105,264 Magnolia, DE $105,700 Milford, DE $106,247 Marydel, DE $104,868 Millsboro, DE $106,247 Millville, DE $106,957 Milton, DE $106,247

Nassau, DE $106,247 Ocean View, DE $106,957 Rehoboth Beach, DE $106,957 Seaford, DE $105,132 Selbyville, DE $106,957 Smyrna, DE $104,747 Viola, DE $105,700 Woodside, DE $105,395

Bear, DE $103,976 Newark, DE $104,017 Claymont, DE $104,098 Delaware City, DE $104,017 Hockessin, DE $104,098 Kirkwood, DE $104,017 Middletown, DE $104,534 Montchanin, DE $104,098

New Castle, DE $104,098 Odessa, DE $104,676 Port Penn, DE $103,733 Rockland, DE $104,098 Saint Georges, DE $104,017 Townsend, DE $104,524 Winterthur, DE $104,098 Lewes, DE $106,247

Wilmington, DE $104,098 Dover, DE $105,213 Dover Afb, DE $105,456 Bethany Beach, DE $106,957 Bethel, DE $105,132 Bridgeville, DE $106,247 Camden Wyoming, DE $105,324 Cheswold, DE $104,970

Clayton, DE $104,706 Dagsboro, DE $106,957 Delmar, DE $105,132 Ellendale, DE $106,247 Felton, DE $106,247 Fenwick Island, DE $106,957 Frankford, DE $106,957 Frederica, DE $106,247

Georgetown, DE $106,247 Greenwood, DE $106,247 Harbeson, DE $106,247 Harrington, DE $106,247 Hartly, DE $104,655 Houston, DE $106,247 Kenton, DE $104,706 Laurel, DE $105,132

Yorklyn, DE $104,098

Product Development Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Product Development 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

$94,928

Average $102,658/year

$111,471

$7,911

Average $8,555/month

$9,289

$1,826

Average $1,974/week

$2,144

$46

Average $49/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$111,471	$9,289	$2,144	$54
Average	$102,658	$8,555	$1,974	$49
25th Percentile	$94,928	$7,911	$1,826	$46

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