What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Program Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Administrative Program Specialist's salary?

An Administrative Program Specialist's salary grows with experience: an Administrative Assistant I (0-1 years)earns $45,499, an Administrative Assistant II (1-3 years)earns $53,485, an Administrative Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $63,654, an Administrative Program Specialist (5-7 years)earns $74,672,

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Program Specialist?

Administrative Program Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Program Specialist roles are District of Columbia $82,055, California $81,744, Massachusetts $80,655. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Program Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Program Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Administrative Program Director: $150,742; Program Administrative Manager: $144,000; Administrative and Program Analyst: $79,616; Administrative Program Supervisor: $67,011; CE Program Specialist: $61,090.

Administrative Program Specialist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Administrative Program Specialist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Program Specialist in Rhode Island is $76,838 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,702
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,445 to $87,235
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,805

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Administrative Program Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,235	$7,270	$1,678	$42
Average	$76,838	$6,403	$1,478	$37
25th Percentile	$68,445	$5,704	$1,316	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Program Specialist Salaries

An Administrative Program Specialist'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 Do Administrative Program Specialist 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 Administrative Program Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,055.
California: $81,744.
Massachusetts: $80,655.

District of Columbia $82,055 California $81,744 Massachusetts $80,655 Washington $80,358 New Jersey $80,329 Alaska $80,225 Connecticut $79,202 New York $78,787

Hawaii $77,461 Rhode Island $76,838 Maryland $76,416 Minnesota $75,837 Colorado $75,615 Illinois $75,541 Oregon $75,259 Delaware $75,052

New Hampshire $74,921 Virginia $74,629 Pennsylvania $73,777 Nevada $73,347 North Dakota $73,207 Michigan $72,984 Wisconsin $72,903 Vermont $72,740

Texas $72,288 Maine $72,258 Arizona $72,213 Ohio $72,162 Georgia $71,480 Indiana $71,139 Wyoming $71,072 Utah $70,968

Iowa $70,924 Kansas $70,568 Louisiana $70,464 North Carolina $70,427 Missouri $70,413 Florida $70,124 Montana $69,968 Nebraska $69,820

Kentucky $69,738 South Carolina $69,442 Tennessee $69,256 Idaho $69,182 New Mexico $68,641 Oklahoma $68,523 Alabama $68,086 South Dakota $67,352

Arkansas $66,952 West Virginia $66,737 Mississippi $66,092

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Program Specialists

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: $77,798
Albion: $77,141
Ashaway: $77,651

Adamsville, RI $77,798 Albion, RI $77,141 Ashaway, RI $77,651 Barrington, RI $76,938 Block Island, RI $77,366 Bradford, RI $77,604 Bristol, RI $77,234 Carolina, RI $77,476

Charlestown, RI $77,504 Chepachet, RI $77,350 Clayville, RI $77,134 Coventry, RI $77,138 West Greenwich, RI $77,351 East Greenwich, RI $77,086 Exeter, RI $77,329 Fiskeville, RI $76,937

Forestdale, RI $77,529 Foster, RI $77,309 Glendale, RI $77,535 Greene, RI $77,411 Greenville, RI $76,966 Harmony, RI $77,065 Harrisville, RI $77,502 Hope, RI $76,985

Hope Valley, RI $77,583 Hopkinton, RI $77,685 Jamestown, RI $77,426 Kenyon, RI $77,466 Little Compton, RI $77,787 Manville, RI $77,243 Mapleville, RI $77,365 Newport, RI $77,503

Middletown, RI $77,538 North Kingstown, RI $77,219 North Scituate, RI $77,066 Oakland, RI $77,449 Pascoag, RI $77,553 Pawtucket, RI $76,823 Central Falls, RI $76,857 Cumberland, RI $77,294

Lincoln, RI $76,934 Portsmouth, RI $77,495 Prudence Island, RI $77,336 Rockville, RI $77,673 Saunderstown, RI $77,379 Shannock, RI $77,471 Slatersville, RI $77,530 Slocum, RI $77,377

Tiverton, RI $77,731 Wakefield, RI $77,445 Kingston, RI $77,415 Narragansett, RI $77,466 Peace Dale, RI $77,435 Warren, RI $77,137 Warwick, RI $76,922 Westerly, RI $77,669

West Kingston, RI $77,440 West Warwick, RI $77,016 Wood River Junction, RI $77,550 Woonsocket, RI $77,534 North Smithfield, RI $77,357 Wyoming, RI $77,471 Providence, RI $76,801 Cranston, RI $76,811

North Providence, RI $76,820 East Providence, RI $76,806 Riverside, RI $76,831 Rumford, RI $76,819 Smithfield, RI $76,975 Johnston, RI $76,846

Administrative Program Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Program Specialist'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 May 01, 2026

$68,445

Average $76,838/year

$87,235

$5,704

Average $6,403/month

$7,270

$1,316

Average $1,478/week

$1,678

$33

Average $37/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,235	$7,270	$1,678	$42
Average	$76,838	$6,403	$1,478	$37
25th Percentile	$68,445	$5,704	$1,316	$33

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