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 $50,952, a Research Program Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $69,732, a Non-Profit Program Senior Coordinator (4-7 years)earns $82,685, a Non-Profit Program Manager I (7+ years)earns $88,326, a Non-Profit Program Manager II (7+ years)earns $99,026,

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 $73,280, California $73,002, Massachusetts $72,029. 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: $104,926; Research Program Manager: $94,959; Research Coordinator II: $70,091; Program Coordinator: $68,598; Non-Profit Program Coordinator: $67,540.

Research Program Coordinator Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Research Program Coordinator make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Research Program Coordinator in Hawaii is $69,177 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,696
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,184 to $77,824
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,907

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Research Program Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,824	$6,485	$1,497	$37
Average	$69,177	$5,765	$1,330	$33
25th Percentile	$61,184	$5,099	$1,177	$29

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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): $50,952
Early Career (1-2 years): $69,732
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,685
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,326
Expert (over 8 years): $99,026

Levels	Salary
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$50,952
Research ... Level Research Program Coordinator	$69,732
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$82,685
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$88,326
Non-Profi... Level Research Program Coordinator	$99,026

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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: $73,280.
California: $73,002.
Massachusetts: $72,029.

District of Columbia $73,280 California $73,002 Massachusetts $72,029 Washington $71,764 New Jersey $71,738 Alaska $71,645 Connecticut $70,732 New York $70,361

Hawaii $69,177 Rhode Island $68,621 Maryland $68,243 Minnesota $67,727 Colorado $67,529 Illinois $67,462 Oregon $67,211 Delaware $67,026

New Hampshire $66,909 Virginia $66,648 Pennsylvania $65,887 Nevada $65,503 North Dakota $65,378 Michigan $65,179 Wisconsin $65,106 Vermont $64,961

Texas $64,557 Maine $64,530 Arizona $64,491 Ohio $64,444 Georgia $63,835 Indiana $63,531 Wyoming $63,471 Utah $63,379

Iowa $63,339 Kansas $63,021 Louisiana $62,929 North Carolina $62,896 Missouri $62,882 Florida $62,624 Montana $62,485 Nebraska $62,353

Kentucky $62,280 South Carolina $62,015 Tennessee $61,850 Idaho $61,784 New Mexico $61,301 Oklahoma $61,195 Alabama $60,804 South Dakota $60,149

Arkansas $59,792 West Virginia $59,600 Mississippi $59,024

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:

Aiea: $68,802
Anahola: $67,900
Captain Cook: $67,832

Aiea, HI $68,802 Anahola, HI $67,900 Captain Cook, HI $67,832 Eleele, HI $68,038 Ewa Beach, HI $68,741 Kapolei, HI $68,686 Haiku, HI $67,950 Hakalau, HI $67,798

Haleiwa, HI $68,554 Hana, HI $67,788 Hanalei, HI $67,811 Hanamaulu, HI $67,949 Hanapepe, HI $68,034 Hauula, HI $68,658 Hawaii National Park, HI $67,877 Hawi, HI $67,989

Hilo, HI $67,942 Princeville, HI $67,935 Holualoa, HI $67,859 Honaunau, HI $67,742 Honokaa, HI $67,829 Honomu, HI $67,936 Hoolehua, HI $67,742 Kaaawa, HI $68,681

Kahuku, HI $68,534 Kahului, HI $68,107 Kailua, HI $68,780 Ocean View, HI $67,915 Waikoloa, HI $67,908 Keauhou, HI $67,859 Kailua Kona, HI $67,941 Kalaheo, HI $67,956

Kalaupapa, HI $67,679 Kamuela, HI $67,863 Kaneohe, HI $68,766 Kapaa, HI $68,030 Kaumakani, HI $68,067 Kaunakakai, HI $67,822 Keaau, HI $67,989 Kealakekua, HI $67,953

Kealia, HI $67,976 Kekaha, HI $67,907 Kihei, HI $68,038 Kilauea, HI $67,936 Kapaau, HI $67,885 Koloa, HI $67,966 Kualapuu, HI $67,803 Kunia, HI $68,664

Kurtistown, HI $67,954 Lahaina, HI $67,967 Laie, HI $68,594 Lanai City, HI $67,803 Laupahoehoe, HI $67,973 Lawai, HI $68,067 Lihue, HI $67,949 Makawao, HI $68,002

Makaweli, HI $67,799 Maunaloa, HI $67,639 Mountain View, HI $67,918 Naalehu, HI $67,781 Ninole, HI $67,736 Ookala, HI $67,758 Paauilo, HI $67,840 Pahala, HI $67,800

Pahoa, HI $67,890 Paia, HI $67,971 Papaaloa, HI $67,983 Papaikou, HI $67,842 Pearl City, HI $68,752 Pepeekeo, HI $67,973 Puunene, HI $68,107 Volcano, HI $67,877

Wahiawa, HI $68,635 Pukalani, HI $68,002 Mililani, HI $68,717 Kula, HI $67,862 Waialua, HI $68,517 Waianae, HI $68,580 Wailuku, HI $68,001 Waimanalo, HI $68,767

Waimea, HI $68,061 Waipahu, HI $68,723 Honolulu, HI $68,826 J B P H H, HI $68,814 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $68,672 Schofield Barracks, HI $68,652 Fort Shafter, HI $68,826 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $68,826

Camp H M Smith, HI $68,811 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $68,744 Wake Island, HI $68,826

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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$61,184

Average $69,177/year

$77,824

$5,099

Average $5,765/month

$6,485

$1,177

Average $1,330/week

$1,497

$29

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,824	$6,485	$1,497	$37
Average	$69,177	$5,765	$1,330	$33
25th Percentile	$61,184	$5,099	$1,177	$29

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