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 $69,883, a Project Administrator II (3-5 years)earns $79,664, a Project Management Supervisor (5+ years)earns $114,503, a Project Management Manager (5+ years)earns $153,071, a Project Management Director (5+ years)earns $178,385,

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 $75,297, California $75,012, Massachusetts $74,012. 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: Clinical Project Associate: $296,120; Associate Project Leader: $110,070; Project Accounting Associate: $90,639; Associate Project Engineer: $87,339; Senior Project Associate: $85,197.

Project Associate Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Project Associate make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Associate in Rhode Island is $70,510 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,781
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,711 to $79,027
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,521

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Project Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,027	$6,586	$1,520	$38
Average	$70,510	$5,876	$1,356	$34
25th Percentile	$63,711	$5,309	$1,225	$31

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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): $69,883
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,664
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,503
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $153,071
Expert (over 8 years): $178,385

Levels	Salary
Project A... Level Project Associate	$69,883
Project A... Level Project Associate	$79,664
Project M... Level Project Associate	$114,503
Project M... Level Project Associate	$153,071
Project M... Level Project Associate	$178,385

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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: $75,297.
California: $75,012.
Massachusetts: $74,012.

District of Columbia $75,297 California $75,012 Massachusetts $74,012 Washington $73,740 New Jersey $73,713 Alaska $73,618 Connecticut $72,679 New York $72,298

Hawaii $71,081 Rhode Island $70,510 Maryland $70,122 Minnesota $69,592 Colorado $69,388 Illinois $69,320 Oregon $69,061 Delaware $68,871

New Hampshire $68,751 Virginia $68,483 Pennsylvania $67,701 Nevada $67,307 North Dakota $67,177 Michigan $66,973 Wisconsin $66,898 Vermont $66,749

Texas $66,334 Maine $66,307 Arizona $66,266 Ohio $66,218 Georgia $65,593 Indiana $65,280 Wyoming $65,219 Utah $65,124

Iowa $65,083 Kansas $64,756 Louisiana $64,661 North Carolina $64,627 Missouri $64,613 Florida $64,348 Montana $64,205 Nebraska $64,069

Kentucky $63,995 South Carolina $63,723 Tennessee $63,553 Idaho $63,485 New Mexico $62,988 Oklahoma $62,879 Alabama $62,478 South Dakota $61,805

Arkansas $61,438 West Virginia $61,240 Mississippi $60,649

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:

Adamsville: $71,666
Albion: $70,476
Ashaway: $71,938

Adamsville, RI $71,666 Albion, RI $70,476 Ashaway, RI $71,938 Barrington, RI $70,476 Block Island, RI $71,564 Bradford, RI $71,890 Bristol, RI $70,408 Carolina, RI $71,305

Charlestown, RI $71,380 Chepachet, RI $70,340 Clayville, RI $70,408 Coventry, RI $70,340 West Greenwich, RI $70,292 East Greenwich, RI $70,387 Exeter, RI $71,890 Fiskeville, RI $70,476

Forestdale, RI $70,408 Foster, RI $70,292 Glendale, RI $70,292 Greene, RI $71,081 Greenville, RI $70,476 Harmony, RI $70,455 Harrisville, RI $70,340 Hope, RI $70,476

Hope Valley, RI $71,938 Hopkinton, RI $71,958 Jamestown, RI $71,237 Kenyon, RI $71,870 Little Compton, RI $71,639 Manville, RI $70,476 Mapleville, RI $70,292 Newport, RI $71,251

Middletown, RI $71,550 North Kingstown, RI $70,272 North Scituate, RI $70,455 Oakland, RI $70,360 Pascoag, RI $70,319 Pawtucket, RI $70,476 Central Falls, RI $70,476 Cumberland, RI $70,476

Lincoln, RI $70,476 Portsmouth, RI $70,965 Prudence Island, RI $70,340 Rockville, RI $71,958 Saunderstown, RI $71,278 Shannock, RI $71,849 Slatersville, RI $70,408 Slocum, RI $71,278

Tiverton, RI $71,686 Wakefield, RI $71,203 Kingston, RI $71,217 Narragansett, RI $71,231 Peace Dale, RI $71,203 Warren, RI $70,455 Warwick, RI $70,476 Westerly, RI $71,979

West Kingston, RI $71,258 West Warwick, RI $70,476 Wood River Junction, RI $71,890 Woonsocket, RI $70,408 North Smithfield, RI $70,455 Wyoming, RI $71,870 Providence, RI $70,476 Cranston, RI $70,476

North Providence, RI $70,476 East Providence, RI $70,476 Riverside, RI $70,476 Rumford, RI $70,476 Smithfield, RI $70,476 Johnston, RI $70,476

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 January 01, 2026

$63,711

Average $70,510/year

$79,027

$5,309

Average $5,876/month

$6,586

$1,225

Average $1,356/week

$1,520

$31

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,027	$6,586	$1,520	$38
Average	$70,510	$5,876	$1,356	$34
25th Percentile	$63,711	$5,309	$1,225	$31

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