What are the main factors that influence a Program Manager 2's salary?

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

How does experience change A Program Manager 's salary?

A Program Manager 2's salary grows with experience: starting around $144,063 for beginners, reaching about $145,602 at mid-level, and approach $148,871 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Program Manager 2?

Program Manager 2 salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Program Manager 2 roles are District of Columbia $160,392, California $159,784, Massachusetts $157,654. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Program Manager 2 roles make?

Salaries for Program Manager 2 level roles vary by specialization: Patient Services Manager 2: $177,880; Construction Manager 2: $141,754; DCS CASE MANAGER 2: $113,844; Case Manager 2: $96,708; Project Manager 2: $92,803.

Program Manager 2 Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Program Manager 2 make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Manager 2 in Rhode Island is $150,194 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

However, a Program Manager 2's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $184,592
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,141 to $168,199
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $125,256

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered HR

Recruit with AI

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Program Manager 2 Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$168,199	$14,017	$3,235	$81
Average	$150,194	$12,516	$2,888	$72
25th Percentile	$137,141	$11,428	$2,637	$66

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Program Manager 2 Job Openings in Rhode Island

Program Administrative Assistant

Butler Aerospace and Defense - Newport, RI

CRNA Program Director

Yale New Haven Health - Smithfield, RI

CRNA Program Director

Yale New Haven Health - Wyoming, RI

CRNA Program Director

Yale New Haven Health - Bradford, RI

Search More Program Manager 2 Jobs in Rhode Island

Key Factors That Influence Program Manager 2 Salaries

A Program Manager 2'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 Program Manager 2 Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Manager 2'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): $144,063
Early Career (1-2 years): $144,640
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $145,602
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,948
Expert (over 8 years): $148,871

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Program Manager 2	$144,063
Intermediate Level Program Manager 2	$144,640
Senior Level Program Manager 2	$145,602
Specialist Level Program Manager 2	$146,948
Expert Level Program Manager 2	$148,871

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Program Manager 2 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 Program Manager 2s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $160,392.
California: $159,784.
Massachusetts: $157,654.

District of Columbia $160,392 California $159,784 Massachusetts $157,654 Washington $157,075 New Jersey $157,017 Alaska $156,814 Connecticut $154,815 New York $154,004

Hawaii $151,411 Rhode Island $150,194 Maryland $149,368 Minnesota $148,238 Colorado $147,804 Illinois $147,659 Oregon $147,108 Delaware $146,703

New Hampshire $146,448 Virginia $145,877 Pennsylvania $144,211 Nevada $143,371 North Dakota $143,096 Michigan $142,661 Wisconsin $142,502 Vermont $142,183

Texas $141,299 Maine $141,241 Arizona $141,155 Ohio $141,053 Georgia $139,720 Indiana $139,054 Wyoming $138,924 Utah $138,721

Iowa $138,634 Kansas $137,939 Louisiana $137,736 North Carolina $137,663 Missouri $137,634 Florida $137,069 Montana $136,765 Nebraska $136,475

Kentucky $136,316 South Carolina $135,737 Tennessee $135,374 Idaho $135,230 New Mexico $134,172 Oklahoma $133,940 Alabama $133,086 South Dakota $131,651

Arkansas $130,869 West Virginia $130,449 Mississippi $129,189

Top Paying Cities for Program Manager 2s

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: $152,071
Albion: $150,786
Ashaway: $151,783

Adamsville, RI $152,071 Albion, RI $150,786 Ashaway, RI $151,783 Barrington, RI $150,390 Block Island, RI $151,227 Bradford, RI $151,692 Bristol, RI $150,969 Carolina, RI $151,441

Charlestown, RI $151,496 Chepachet, RI $151,195 Clayville, RI $150,773 Coventry, RI $150,781 West Greenwich, RI $151,196 East Greenwich, RI $150,679 Exeter, RI $151,154 Fiskeville, RI $150,387

Forestdale, RI $151,546 Foster, RI $151,115 Glendale, RI $151,557 Greene, RI $151,314 Greenville, RI $150,445 Harmony, RI $150,639 Harrisville, RI $151,492 Hope, RI $150,481

Hope Valley, RI $151,650 Hopkinton, RI $151,850 Jamestown, RI $151,343 Kenyon, RI $151,422 Little Compton, RI $152,048 Manville, RI $150,985 Mapleville, RI $151,224 Newport, RI $151,495

Middletown, RI $151,561 North Kingstown, RI $150,939 North Scituate, RI $150,640 Oakland, RI $151,388 Pascoag, RI $151,592 Pawtucket, RI $150,165 Central Falls, RI $150,232 Cumberland, RI $151,085

Lincoln, RI $150,382 Portsmouth, RI $151,479 Prudence Island, RI $151,167 Rockville, RI $151,827 Saunderstown, RI $151,251 Shannock, RI $151,431 Slatersville, RI $151,547 Slocum, RI $151,247

Tiverton, RI $151,940 Wakefield, RI $151,380 Kingston, RI $151,322 Narragansett, RI $151,422 Peace Dale, RI $151,362 Warren, RI $150,778 Warwick, RI $150,358 Westerly, RI $151,819

West Kingston, RI $151,370 West Warwick, RI $150,542 Wood River Junction, RI $151,586 Woonsocket, RI $151,554 North Smithfield, RI $151,209 Wyoming, RI $151,431 Providence, RI $150,122 Cranston, RI $150,142

North Providence, RI $150,159 East Providence, RI $150,132 Riverside, RI $150,179 Rumford, RI $150,158 Smithfield, RI $150,462 Johnston, RI $150,210

Program Manager 2 Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Manager 2'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

$137,141

Average $150,194/year

$168,199

$11,428

Average $12,516/month

$14,017

$2,637

Average $2,888/week

$3,235

$66

Average $72/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$168,199	$14,017	$3,235	$81
Average	$150,194	$12,516	$2,888	$72
25th Percentile	$137,141	$11,428	$2,637	$66

Salaries of jobs related to Program Manager 2

Find Your Next Program Manager 2 Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Program Manager 2 job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Rhode Island

Cost of Living in Rhode Island is

3.7% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about