What are the main factors that influence a Financial 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 Financial Associate's salary?

A Financial Associate's salary grows with experience: starting around $64,910 for beginners, reaching about $68,982 at mid-level, and approach $69,976 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Financial Associate?

Financial Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Financial Associate roles are District of Columbia $70,153, California $69,887, Massachusetts $68,955. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Financial Associate roles make?

Salaries for Financial Associate level roles vary by specialization: Financial Operations Associate: $135,859; Financial Professional Associate: $106,701; Associate Financial Planner: $97,976; Associate Financial Engineer: $86,735; Associate Financial Consultant: $78,296.

Financial Associate Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Financial Associate make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Financial Associate in Rhode Island is $65,692 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,518
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,650 to $73,453
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,329

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Financial Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,453	$6,121	$1,413	$35
Average	$65,692	$5,474	$1,263	$32
25th Percentile	$57,650	$4,804	$1,109	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Financial Associate Salaries

A Financial 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 Financial Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Financial 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): $64,910
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,251
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,982
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,355
Expert (over 8 years): $69,976

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Financial Associate	$64,910
Intermediate Level Financial Associate	$66,251
Senior Level Financial Associate	$68,982
Specialist Level Financial Associate	$69,355
Expert Level Financial Associate	$69,976

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How Do Financial 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 Financial Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,153.
California: $69,887.
Massachusetts: $68,955.

District of Columbia $70,153 California $69,887 Massachusetts $68,955 Washington $68,702 New Jersey $68,676 Alaska $68,588 Connecticut $67,713 New York $67,359

Hawaii $66,224 Rhode Island $65,692 Maryland $65,331 Minnesota $64,837 Colorado $64,647 Illinois $64,583 Oregon $64,343 Delaware $64,165

New Hampshire $64,054 Virginia $63,804 Pennsylvania $63,075 Nevada $62,708 North Dakota $62,588 Michigan $62,397 Wisconsin $62,328 Vermont $62,188

Texas $61,802 Maine $61,776 Arizona $61,738 Ohio $61,694 Georgia $61,111 Indiana $60,820 Wyoming $60,763 Utah $60,674

Iowa $60,636 Kansas $60,332 Louisiana $60,243 North Carolina $60,211 Missouri $60,199 Florida $59,952 Montana $59,819 Nebraska $59,692

Kentucky $59,622 South Carolina $59,369 Tennessee $59,210 Idaho $59,147 New Mexico $58,684 Oklahoma $58,583 Alabama $58,209 South Dakota $57,582

Arkansas $57,240 West Virginia $57,056 Mississippi $56,505

Top Paying Cities for Financial 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: $66,513
Albion: $65,951
Ashaway: $66,387

Adamsville, RI $66,513 Albion, RI $65,951 Ashaway, RI $66,387 Barrington, RI $65,778 Block Island, RI $66,144 Bradford, RI $66,347 Bristol, RI $66,031 Carolina, RI $66,238

Charlestown, RI $66,262 Chepachet, RI $66,130 Clayville, RI $65,946 Coventry, RI $65,949 West Greenwich, RI $66,131 East Greenwich, RI $65,904 Exeter, RI $66,112 Fiskeville, RI $65,776

Forestdale, RI $66,283 Foster, RI $66,095 Glendale, RI $66,288 Greene, RI $66,182 Greenville, RI $65,802 Harmony, RI $65,887 Harrisville, RI $66,260 Hope, RI $65,818

Hope Valley, RI $66,329 Hopkinton, RI $66,416 Jamestown, RI $66,195 Kenyon, RI $66,229 Little Compton, RI $66,503 Manville, RI $66,038 Mapleville, RI $66,143 Newport, RI $66,261

Middletown, RI $66,290 North Kingstown, RI $66,018 North Scituate, RI $65,887 Oakland, RI $66,214 Pascoag, RI $66,304 Pawtucket, RI $65,679 Central Falls, RI $65,709 Cumberland, RI $66,082

Lincoln, RI $65,775 Portsmouth, RI $66,254 Prudence Island, RI $66,118 Rockville, RI $66,406 Saunderstown, RI $66,155 Shannock, RI $66,233 Slatersville, RI $66,284 Slocum, RI $66,153

Tiverton, RI $66,456 Wakefield, RI $66,211 Kingston, RI $66,186 Narragansett, RI $66,229 Peace Dale, RI $66,203 Warren, RI $65,948 Warwick, RI $65,764 Westerly, RI $66,403

West Kingston, RI $66,207 West Warwick, RI $65,844 Wood River Junction, RI $66,301 Woonsocket, RI $66,287 North Smithfield, RI $66,136 Wyoming, RI $66,233 Providence, RI $65,660 Cranston, RI $65,669

North Providence, RI $65,677 East Providence, RI $65,665 Riverside, RI $65,686 Rumford, RI $65,676 Smithfield, RI $65,809 Johnston, RI $65,699

Financial Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Financial 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 June 01, 2026

$57,650

Average $65,692/year

$73,453

$4,804

Average $5,474/month

$6,121

$1,109

Average $1,263/week

$1,413

$28

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,453	$6,121	$1,413	$35
Average	$65,692	$5,474	$1,263	$32
25th Percentile	$57,650	$4,804	$1,109	$28

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