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

A Senior Project Associate's salary grows with experience: an Instructor - Social Work (0-0 years)earns $60,296, an Asst. Professor - Social Work (0-0 years)earns $71,072, an Senior Project Associate (0-0 years)earns $87,002, a Professor - Social Work (0-0 years)earns $107,822,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Project Associate?

Senior Project Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Project Associate roles are District of Columbia $94,347, California $93,989, Massachusetts $92,737. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Project Associate roles make?

Salaries for Senior Project Associate level roles vary by specialization: Project Controls Senior Manager: $178,184; Senior Corporate Finance Associate: $162,600; Senior Public Finance Associate: $134,290; Project Engineer - Senior: $116,890; Senior Project Planner: $110,900.

Senior Project Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Project Associate make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Project Associate in Delaware is $86,294 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,888
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,101 to $98,121
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,821

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Senior Project Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,121	$8,177	$1,887	$47
Average	$86,294	$7,191	$1,660	$41
25th Percentile	$76,101	$6,342	$1,463	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Project Associate Salaries

A Senior Project 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 Do Senior Project 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 Senior Project Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,347.
California: $93,989.
Massachusetts: $92,737.

District of Columbia $94,347 California $93,989 Massachusetts $92,737 Washington $92,396 New Jersey $92,362 Alaska $92,242 Connecticut $91,066 New York $90,589

Hawaii $89,064 Rhode Island $88,348 Maryland $87,862 Minnesota $87,198 Colorado $86,942 Illinois $86,857 Oregon $86,533 Delaware $86,294

New Hampshire $86,145 Virginia $85,809 Pennsylvania $84,829 Nevada $84,335 North Dakota $84,173 Michigan $83,917 Wisconsin $83,823 Vermont $83,636

Texas $83,116 Maine $83,082 Arizona $83,031 Ohio $82,971 Georgia $82,187 Indiana $81,795 Wyoming $81,719 Utah $81,599

Iowa $81,548 Kansas $81,139 Louisiana $81,020 North Carolina $80,977 Missouri $80,960 Florida $80,628 Montana $80,449 Nebraska $80,279

Kentucky $80,185 South Carolina $79,844 Tennessee $79,631 Idaho $79,546 New Mexico $78,924 Oklahoma $78,787 Alabama $78,285 South Dakota $77,441

Arkansas $76,981 West Virginia $76,734 Mississippi $75,992

Top Paying Cities for Senior Project 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:

Lincoln: $89,311
Little Creek: $88,484
Magnolia: $88,851

Lincoln, DE $89,311 Little Creek, DE $88,484 Magnolia, DE $88,851 Milford, DE $89,311 Marydel, DE $88,152 Millsboro, DE $89,311 Millville, DE $89,907 Milton, DE $89,311

Nassau, DE $89,311 Ocean View, DE $89,907 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,907 Seaford, DE $88,374 Selbyville, DE $89,907 Smyrna, DE $88,050 Viola, DE $88,851 Woodside, DE $88,595

Bear, DE $87,402 Newark, DE $87,436 Claymont, DE $87,505 Delaware City, DE $87,436 Hockessin, DE $87,505 Kirkwood, DE $87,436 Middletown, DE $87,871 Montchanin, DE $87,505

New Castle, DE $87,505 Odessa, DE $87,990 Port Penn, DE $87,198 Rockland, DE $87,505 Saint Georges, DE $87,436 Townsend, DE $87,862 Winterthur, DE $87,505 Lewes, DE $89,311

Wilmington, DE $87,505 Dover, DE $88,442 Dover Afb, DE $88,646 Bethany Beach, DE $89,907 Bethel, DE $88,374 Bridgeville, DE $89,311 Camden Wyoming, DE $88,536 Cheswold, DE $88,237

Clayton, DE $88,016 Dagsboro, DE $89,907 Delmar, DE $88,374 Ellendale, DE $89,311 Felton, DE $89,311 Fenwick Island, DE $89,907 Frankford, DE $89,907 Frederica, DE $89,311

Georgetown, DE $89,311 Greenwood, DE $89,311 Harbeson, DE $89,311 Harrington, DE $89,311 Hartly, DE $87,973 Houston, DE $89,311 Kenton, DE $88,016 Laurel, DE $88,374

Yorklyn, DE $87,505

Senior Project Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Project 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 February 01, 2026

$76,101

Average $86,294/year

$98,121

$6,342

Average $7,191/month

$8,177

$1,463

Average $1,660/week

$1,887

$37

Average $41/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,121	$8,177	$1,887	$47
Average	$86,294	$7,191	$1,660	$41
25th Percentile	$76,101	$6,342	$1,463	$37

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