As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Afton, IA is $45,968, equivalent to $22 per hour, $884 weekly, or $3,831 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Program Associate in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Program Associate in Afton, IA vary widely, spanning from $34,302 to $55,588. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,861) and 75th percentile ($51,003), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,588 per year. This $11,142 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Programming, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Afton Program Associate often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Program Associate Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Program Associate Salary $34,302 Afton, IA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $39,861 Afton, IA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $45,968 Afton, IA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $51,003 Afton, IA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $55,588 Afton, IA August 01, 2026
25% $39,861 10% $34,302 90% $55,588 75% $51,003 $45,968 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Program Associate

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Non-Profit Program Coordinator

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Afton, Iowa    Afton is a city in Union County, in southwestern Iowa, United States. The population was 845 at the 2010 census. Its peak of population was in 1880, a....More

Afton, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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