As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Fort Collins, CO is $48,267, equivalent to $23 per hour, $928 weekly, or $4,022 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 Fort Collins, CO vary widely, spanning from $36,017 to $58,368. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,855) and 75th percentile ($53,554), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,368 per year. This $11,699 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, Fort Collins Program Associate often earn 2.9% lower than national averages. However, Fort Collins currently ranks 380 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 $36,017 Fort Collins, CO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $41,855 Fort Collins, CO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $48,267 Fort Collins, CO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $53,554 Fort Collins, CO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $58,368 Fort Collins, CO 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 Fort Collins, Colorado    Fort Collins is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Situ....More

Fort Collins, Colorado  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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