What are the main factors that influence a Program Evaluation Specialist'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 Evaluation Specialist's salary?

A Program Evaluation Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $112,375 for beginners, reaching about $114,369 at mid-level, and approach $121,205 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Program Evaluation Specialist?

Program Evaluation Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Program Evaluation Specialist roles are District of Columbia $127,222, California $126,739, Massachusetts $125,050. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Program Evaluation Specialist level roles vary by specialization: IT Vendor Evaluation and Oversight Executive: $253,000; Evaluation Manager: $126,617; Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV: $125,000; Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist: $77,227; Program Evaluation Manager: $64,589.

Program Evaluation Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Program Evaluation Specialist make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Evaluation Specialist in Delaware is $116,363 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,312
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,008 to $126,282
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,939

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Program Evaluation Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,282	$10,523	$2,428	$61
Average	$116,363	$9,697	$2,238	$56
25th Percentile	$102,008	$8,501	$1,962	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Program Evaluation Specialist Salaries

A Program Evaluation 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 Experience Level Affects Program Evaluation Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Evaluation Specialist'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): $112,375
Early Career (1-2 years): $112,974
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,369
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,129
Expert (over 8 years): $121,205

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Program Evaluation Specialist	$112,375
Intermediate Level Program Evaluation Specialist	$112,974
Senior Level Program Evaluation Specialist	$114,369
Specialist Level Program Evaluation Specialist	$118,129
Expert Level Program Evaluation Specialist	$121,205

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How Do Program Evaluation 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 Program Evaluation Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $127,222.
California: $126,739.
Massachusetts: $125,050.

District of Columbia $127,222 California $126,739 Massachusetts $125,050 Washington $124,590 New Jersey $124,544 Alaska $124,384 Connecticut $122,798 New York $122,154

Hawaii $120,098 Rhode Island $119,132 Maryland $118,478 Minnesota $117,581 Colorado $117,237 Illinois $117,122 Oregon $116,685 Delaware $116,363

New Hampshire $116,161 Virginia $115,708 Pennsylvania $114,387 Nevada $113,720 North Dakota $113,502 Michigan $113,157 Wisconsin $113,031 Vermont $112,778

Texas $112,077 Maine $112,031 Arizona $111,962 Ohio $111,882 Georgia $110,825 Indiana $110,296 Wyoming $110,193 Utah $110,032

Iowa $109,963 Kansas $109,412 Louisiana $109,251 North Carolina $109,193 Missouri $109,170 Florida $108,722 Montana $108,481 Nebraska $108,251

Kentucky $108,125 South Carolina $107,665 Tennessee $107,378 Idaho $107,263 New Mexico $106,424 Oklahoma $106,240 Alabama $105,562 South Dakota $104,425

Arkansas $103,804 West Virginia $103,471 Mississippi $102,471

Top Paying Cities for Program Evaluation 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:

Lincoln: $115,839
Little Creek: $116,687
Magnolia: $116,520

Lincoln, DE $115,839 Little Creek, DE $116,687 Magnolia, DE $116,520 Milford, DE $116,133 Marydel, DE $116,324 Millsboro, DE $115,353 Millville, DE $115,531 Milton, DE $115,731

Nassau, DE $115,815 Ocean View, DE $115,512 Rehoboth Beach, DE $115,734 Seaford, DE $115,799 Selbyville, DE $115,320 Smyrna, DE $116,768 Viola, DE $116,230 Woodside, DE $116,543

Bear, DE $116,274 Newark, DE $116,230 Claymont, DE $116,468 Delaware City, DE $116,346 Hockessin, DE $116,220 Kirkwood, DE $116,324 Middletown, DE $116,369 Montchanin, DE $116,246

New Castle, DE $116,263 Odessa, DE $116,426 Port Penn, DE $116,505 Rockland, DE $116,258 Saint Georges, DE $116,332 Townsend, DE $116,512 Winterthur, DE $116,271 Lewes, DE $115,776

Wilmington, DE $116,225 Dover, DE $116,687 Dover Afb, DE $116,073 Bethany Beach, DE $115,390 Bethel, DE $115,510 Bridgeville, DE $115,782 Camden Wyoming, DE $116,359 Cheswold, DE $116,649

Clayton, DE $116,653 Dagsboro, DE $115,310 Delmar, DE $115,125 Ellendale, DE $115,474 Felton, DE $116,124 Fenwick Island, DE $115,335 Frankford, DE $115,134 Frederica, DE $116,239

Georgetown, DE $115,266 Greenwood, DE $115,800 Harbeson, DE $115,389 Harrington, DE $115,977 Hartly, DE $116,338 Houston, DE $115,812 Kenton, DE $116,659 Laurel, DE $115,197

Yorklyn, DE $116,254

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

Understanding how a Program Evaluation 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.

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$102,008

Average $116,363/year

$126,282

$8,501

Average $9,697/month

$10,523

$1,962

Average $2,238/week

$2,428

$49

Average $56/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,282	$10,523	$2,428	$61
Average	$116,363	$9,697	$2,238	$56
25th Percentile	$102,008	$8,501	$1,962	$49

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