As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Buffalo, NY is $47,108, equivalent to $23 per hour, $906 weekly, or $3,926 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 Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $35,152 to $56,966. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,850) and 75th percentile ($52,268), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,966 per year. This $11,418 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, Buffalo Program Associate often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 478 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 $35,152 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $40,850 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $47,108 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $52,268 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $56,966 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
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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 Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

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