Academic Program Associate Salary in the United States

How much does an Academic Program Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Program Associate in the United States is $48,292 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,736
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,619 to $54,806
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,364
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Academic Program Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,806 $4,567 $1,054 $26
Average $48,292 $4,024 $929 $23
25th Percentile $43,619 $3,635 $839 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Academic Program Associate Salaries

An Academic Program 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 Academic Program Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Program 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): $44,364
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,920
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,378
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,640
  • Expert (over 8 years): $51,911
Levels Salary
Entry Level Academic Program Associate$44,364
Intermediate Level Academic Program Associate$45,920
Senior Level Academic Program Associate$49,378
Specialist Level Academic Program Associate$51,640
Expert Level Academic Program Associate$51,911
$44,364 0 yr
$45,920 < 2 yrs
$49,378 2-4 yrs
$51,640 5-8 yrs
$51,911 > 8 yrs
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How Do Academic Program 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 Academic Program Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $53,469.
  • California: $53,267.
  • Massachusetts: $52,557.

Top Paying Cities for Academic Program 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: $60,911
  • San Francisco: $60,312
  • Oakland: $58,975

What Skills Can Increase an Academic Program Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.81% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 1.33% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
  • ERP (Mentioned in 0.97% Job Postings): Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.81%
Data Entry 1.33%
ERP 0.97%
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 an Academic Program Associate's salary.
  • Building Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • KPI: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Building Relationships
$58,917
22%
KPI
$55,536
15%
Accounting
$55,053
14%
Leadership
$54,087
12%
Packaging
$53,605
11%
Inventory Management
$53,605
11%
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Academic Program Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Program 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

Salary Trends for Academic Program Associate

Salaries for an Academic Program Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,358 in 2023 to around $42,897 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Academic Program Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Academic Program Associate Over Time

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