As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Chattanooga, TN is $44,185, equivalent to $21 per hour, $850 weekly, or $3,682 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 Chattanooga, TN vary widely, spanning from $32,987 to $53,458. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,324) and 75th percentile ($49,039), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,458 per year. This $10,715 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, Chattanooga Program Associate often earn 2.9% lower than national averages. However, Chattanooga currently ranks 714 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 $32,987 Chattanooga, TN March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $38,324 Chattanooga, TN March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $44,185 Chattanooga, TN March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $49,039 Chattanooga, TN March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $53,458 Chattanooga, TN March 01, 2026
25% $38,324 10% $32,987 90% $53,458 75% $49,039 $44,185 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Program Associate jobs in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Sales Associate Development Program

RR Donnelley & Sons - Quail Ridge, TN

Search More Program Associate Jobs in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Program Associate

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Program Associate job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Program Associate.

Job Openings for Program Associate in Chattanooga, TN

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Program Associate

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Non-Profit Program Coordinator

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Program Associate, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
38324
49039
44185

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
44770
56091
49888
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Program Associate in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Program Associate ranges from $38,324 to $49,039 with the average base salary of $44,185. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,770 to $56,091 with the average total cash compensation of $49,888.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

38324
49039

 

About Chattanooga, Tennessee    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

Chattanooga, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

Program Associate Salary in popular cities: MemphisNashvilleKnoxville

Skills associated with Program Associate: Regulatory Compliance, Attend, Track

Jobs with a similar salary range to Program Associate : Foreign Filing Paralegal, Territory Recruiter, Resident Programs Assistant