As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Edison, NJ is $54,620, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,050 weekly, or $4,552 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 Edison, NJ vary widely, spanning from $40,758 to $66,051. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,364) and 75th percentile ($60,603), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,051 per year. This $13,239 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, Edison Program Associate often earn 3.5% higher than national averages. However, Edison currently ranks 46 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 $40,758 Edison, NJ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $47,364 Edison, NJ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $54,620 Edison, NJ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $60,603 Edison, NJ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $66,051 Edison, NJ 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Program Associate in Edison, NJ. The base salary for Program Associate ranges from $47,364 to $60,603 with the average base salary of $54,620. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,408 to $72,928 with the average total cash compensation of $63,175.

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About Edison, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 30.638 square miles (79.351 km2), including 29.940 square miles (77.543....More

Edison, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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