What are the main factors that influence a Research Program Coordinator's salary?

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

How does experience change A Research Program Coordinator's salary?

A Research Program Coordinator's salary grows with experience: a Non-Profit Program Assistant (0-2 years)earns $49,368, a Research Program Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $67,551, a Non-Profit Program Senior Coordinator (4-7 years)earns $80,101, a Non-Profit Program Manager I (7+ years)earns $85,569, a Non-Profit Program Manager II (7+ years)earns $95,930,

What are the highest paying states for a Research Program Coordinator?

Research Program Coordinator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Research Program Coordinator roles are District of Columbia $73,267, California $72,989, Massachusetts $72,016. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Research Program Coordinator roles make?

Salaries for Research Program Coordinator level roles vary by specialization: Clinical Research Program Manager: $104,928; Research Program Manager: $94,962; Research Coordinator II: $70,092; Program Coordinator: $68,586; Non-Profit Program Coordinator: $67,528.

Research Program Coordinator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Research Program Coordinator make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Research Program Coordinator in Delaware is $67,013 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,018
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,268 to $75,391
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,216

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Research Program Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,391	$6,283	$1,450	$36
Average	$67,013	$5,584	$1,289	$32
25th Percentile	$59,268	$4,939	$1,140	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Research Program Coordinator Salaries

A Research Program Coordinator'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 Research Program Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Research Program Coordinator'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): $49,368
Early Career (1-2 years): $67,551
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,101
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,569
Expert (over 8 years): $95,930

Levels	Salary
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$49,368
Research ... Level Research Program Coordinator	$67,551
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$80,101
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$85,569
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$95,930

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How Do Research Program Coordinator 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 Research Program Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,267.
California: $72,989.
Massachusetts: $72,016.

District of Columbia $73,267 California $72,989 Massachusetts $72,016 Washington $71,751 New Jersey $71,725 Alaska $71,632 Connecticut $70,719 New York $70,349

Hawaii $69,164 Rhode Island $68,608 Maryland $68,231 Minnesota $67,715 Colorado $67,516 Illinois $67,450 Oregon $67,199 Delaware $67,013

New Hampshire $66,897 Virginia $66,636 Pennsylvania $65,875 Nevada $65,491 North Dakota $65,366 Michigan $65,167 Wisconsin $65,094 Vermont $64,949

Texas $64,545 Maine $64,519 Arizona $64,479 Ohio $64,433 Georgia $63,824 Indiana $63,519 Wyoming $63,460 Utah $63,367

Iowa $63,328 Kansas $63,010 Louisiana $62,917 North Carolina $62,884 Missouri $62,871 Florida $62,613 Montana $62,474 Nebraska $62,342

Kentucky $62,269 South Carolina $62,004 Tennessee $61,839 Idaho $61,772 New Mexico $61,289 Oklahoma $61,184 Alabama $60,793 South Dakota $60,138

Arkansas $59,781 West Virginia $59,589 Mississippi $59,013

Top Paying Cities for Research Program Coordinators

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: $69,356
Little Creek: $68,714
Magnolia: $68,999

Lincoln, DE $69,356 Little Creek, DE $68,714 Magnolia, DE $68,999 Milford, DE $69,356 Marydel, DE $68,456 Millsboro, DE $69,356 Millville, DE $69,819 Milton, DE $69,356

Nassau, DE $69,356 Ocean View, DE $69,819 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,819 Seaford, DE $68,628 Selbyville, DE $69,819 Smyrna, DE $68,377 Viola, DE $68,999 Woodside, DE $68,800

Bear, DE $67,874 Newark, DE $67,900 Claymont, DE $67,953 Delaware City, DE $67,900 Hockessin, DE $67,953 Kirkwood, DE $67,900 Middletown, DE $68,238 Montchanin, DE $67,953

New Castle, DE $67,953 Odessa, DE $68,330 Port Penn, DE $67,715 Rockland, DE $67,953 Saint Georges, DE $67,900 Townsend, DE $68,231 Winterthur, DE $67,953 Lewes, DE $69,356

Wilmington, DE $67,953 Dover, DE $68,681 Dover Afb, DE $68,840 Bethany Beach, DE $69,819 Bethel, DE $68,628 Bridgeville, DE $69,356 Camden Wyoming, DE $68,754 Cheswold, DE $68,522

Clayton, DE $68,350 Dagsboro, DE $69,819 Delmar, DE $68,628 Ellendale, DE $69,356 Felton, DE $69,356 Fenwick Island, DE $69,819 Frankford, DE $69,819 Frederica, DE $69,356

Georgetown, DE $69,356 Greenwood, DE $69,356 Harbeson, DE $69,356 Harrington, DE $69,356 Hartly, DE $68,317 Houston, DE $69,356 Kenton, DE $68,350 Laurel, DE $68,628

Yorklyn, DE $67,953

Research Program Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Research Program Coordinator'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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$59,268

Average $67,013/year

$75,391

$4,939

Average $5,584/month

$6,283

$1,140

Average $1,289/week

$1,450

$28

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,391	$6,283	$1,450	$36
Average	$67,013	$5,584	$1,289	$32
25th Percentile	$59,268	$4,939	$1,140	$28

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