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

A Project Associate's salary grows with experience: a Project Associate (1-3 years)earns $68,287, a Project Administrator II (3-5 years)earns $77,846, a Project Management Supervisor (5+ years)earns $111,835, a Project Management Manager (5+ years)earns $149,556, a Project Management Director (5+ years)earns $174,300,

What are the highest paying states for a Project Associate?

Project Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Associate roles are District of Columbia $75,325, California $75,039, Massachusetts $74,039. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Project Associate roles make?

Salaries for Project Associate level roles vary by specialization: Associate Project Director: $170,121; Project Finance Associate: $139,777; Associate Project Leader: $110,063; Project Development Associate: $100,743; Project Accounting Associate: $90,671.

Project Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Project Associate make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Associate in Delaware is $68,896 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,732
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,286 to $77,185
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,268

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Project Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,185	$6,432	$1,484	$37
Average	$68,896	$5,741	$1,325	$33
25th Percentile	$62,286	$5,191	$1,198	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Project Associate Salaries

A Project 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 Project Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project 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): $68,287
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,846
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,835
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,556
Expert (over 8 years): $174,300

Levels	Salary
Project A... Level Project Associate	$68,287
Project A... Level Project Associate	$77,846
Project M... Level Project Associate	$111,835
Project M... Level Project Associate	$149,556
Project M... Level Project Associate	$174,300

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

District of Columbia: $75,325.
California: $75,039.
Massachusetts: $74,039.

District of Columbia $75,325 California $75,039 Massachusetts $74,039 Washington $73,767 New Jersey $73,740 Alaska $73,645 Connecticut $72,706 New York $72,325

Hawaii $71,107 Rhode Island $70,536 Maryland $70,148 Minnesota $69,617 Colorado $69,413 Illinois $69,345 Oregon $69,086 Delaware $68,896

New Hampshire $68,776 Virginia $68,508 Pennsylvania $67,726 Nevada $67,331 North Dakota $67,202 Michigan $66,998 Wisconsin $66,923 Vermont $66,773

Texas $66,358 Maine $66,331 Arizona $66,290 Ohio $66,243 Georgia $65,617 Indiana $65,304 Wyoming $65,243 Utah $65,147

Iowa $65,107 Kansas $64,780 Louisiana $64,685 North Carolina $64,651 Missouri $64,637 Florida $64,372 Montana $64,229 Nebraska $64,093

Kentucky $64,018 South Carolina $63,746 Tennessee $63,576 Idaho $63,508 New Mexico $63,011 Oklahoma $62,902 Alabama $62,501 South Dakota $61,827

Arkansas $61,460 West Virginia $61,263 Mississippi $60,671

Top Paying Cities for Project 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: $71,304
Little Creek: $70,644
Magnolia: $70,937

Lincoln, DE $71,304 Little Creek, DE $70,644 Magnolia, DE $70,937 Milford, DE $71,304 Marydel, DE $70,379 Millsboro, DE $71,304 Millville, DE $71,781 Milton, DE $71,304

Nassau, DE $71,304 Ocean View, DE $71,781 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,781 Seaford, DE $70,556 Selbyville, DE $71,781 Smyrna, DE $70,297 Viola, DE $70,937 Woodside, DE $70,733

Bear, DE $69,780 Newark, DE $69,808 Claymont, DE $69,862 Delaware City, DE $69,808 Hockessin, DE $69,862 Kirkwood, DE $69,808 Middletown, DE $70,155 Montchanin, DE $69,862

New Castle, DE $69,862 Odessa, DE $70,250 Port Penn, DE $69,617 Rockland, DE $69,862 Saint Georges, DE $69,808 Townsend, DE $70,148 Winterthur, DE $69,862 Lewes, DE $71,304

Wilmington, DE $69,862 Dover, DE $70,610 Dover Afb, DE $70,774 Bethany Beach, DE $71,781 Bethel, DE $70,556 Bridgeville, DE $71,304 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,685 Cheswold, DE $70,447

Clayton, DE $70,270 Dagsboro, DE $71,781 Delmar, DE $70,556 Ellendale, DE $71,304 Felton, DE $71,304 Fenwick Island, DE $71,781 Frankford, DE $71,781 Frederica, DE $71,304

Georgetown, DE $71,304 Greenwood, DE $71,304 Harbeson, DE $71,304 Harrington, DE $71,304 Hartly, DE $70,236 Houston, DE $71,304 Kenton, DE $70,270 Laurel, DE $70,556

Yorklyn, DE $69,862

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

Understanding how a Project 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

$62,286

Average $68,896/year

$77,185

$5,191

Average $5,741/month

$6,432

$1,198

Average $1,325/week

$1,484

$30

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,185	$6,432	$1,484	$37
Average	$68,896	$5,741	$1,325	$33
25th Percentile	$62,286	$5,191	$1,198	$30

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