Associate Project Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Project Analyst make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Project Analyst in the United States is $60,472 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,857
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,354 to $68,001
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,784
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Associate Project Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $68,001 $5,667 $1,308 $33
Average $60,472 $5,039 $1,163 $29
25th Percentile $54,354 $4,529 $1,045 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Project Analyst Salaries

An Associate Project Analyst'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Project Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Project Analyst'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): $60,896
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,754
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,164
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,115
  • Expert (over 8 years): $152,104
Levels Salary
Associate... Level Associate Project Analyst$60,896
Refinery ... Level Associate Project Analyst$71,754
Refinery ... Level Associate Project Analyst$86,164
Refinery ... Level Associate Project Analyst$116,115
Refinery ... Level Associate Project Analyst$152,104
$60,896 0 yr
$71,754 < 2 yrs
$86,164 2-4 yrs
$116,115 5-8 yrs
$152,104 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Project Analyst 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 Associate Project Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,954.
  • California: $66,700.
  • Massachusetts: $65,811.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Project Analysts

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: $76,273
  • San Francisco: $75,523
  • Oakland: $73,848

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Project Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 10.47% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
  • Sustainability (Mentioned in 0.87% Job Postings): Sustainability is a societal goal that broadly aims for humans to safely co-exist on planet Earth over a long time. Specific definitions of sustainability are difficult to agree on and therefore vary in the literature and over time.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 10.47%
Work Ethic 1.74%
Sustainability 0.87%
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 Associate Project Analyst's salary.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Marketing Systems: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Microsoft Office: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Scheduling
$64,705
7%
Marketing Systems
$64,705
7%
Microsoft Office
$64,705
7%
Innovation
$62,890
4%
Business Model
$62,890
4%
Time Management
$62,286
3%
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How Education impacts an Associate Project Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Project Analysts enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Associate Project Analyst with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $59,305 and $62,453).

Associate Project Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Project Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 42.9%
High School 42.9%
Associates 21.4%
Bachelors 35.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Associate Project Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Project Analyst'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 Associate Project Analyst

Salaries for an Associate Project Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,267 in 2023 to around $70,338 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Project Analyst salary trends, .

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