As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Great Falls, MT is $43,455, equivalent to $21 per hour, $836 weekly, or $3,621 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 Great Falls, MT vary widely, spanning from $32,441 to $52,574. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,690) and 75th percentile ($48,228), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,574 per year. This $10,538 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, Great Falls Program Associate often earn 5.5% lower than national averages. However, Great Falls currently ranks 751 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 $32,441 Great Falls, MT March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $37,690 Great Falls, MT March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $43,455 Great Falls, MT March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $48,228 Great Falls, MT March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $52,574 Great Falls, MT March 01, 2026
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Program Associate in Great Falls, MT. The base salary for Program Associate ranges from $37,690 to $48,228 with the average base salary of $43,455. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,030 to $55,163 with the average total cash compensation of $49,063.

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About Great Falls, Montana    Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. The 2017 census estimate put the population at 58,638. The pop....More

Great Falls, Montana  area prices were up 3.1% from a year ago

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