As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Aurora, CO is $49,626, equivalent to $24 per hour, $954 weekly, or $4,136 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Program Associate in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Program Associate in Aurora, CO vary widely, spanning from $37,049 to $60,040. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,043) and 75th percentile ($55,077), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,040 per year. This $12,034 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, Aurora Program Associate often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 303 statewide for Program Associate job salary. 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 $37,049 Aurora, CO March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $43,043 Aurora, CO March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $49,626 Aurora, CO March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $55,077 Aurora, CO March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $60,040 Aurora, CO March 01, 2026
25% $43,043 10% $37,049 90% $60,040 75% $55,077 $49,626 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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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Aurora, Colorado    Aurora (/əˈroʊrə/, /əˈrɔːrə/) is a Home Rule Municipality in the U.S. state of Colorado, spanning Arapahoe and Adams counties, with the extreme southe....More

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