As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Houston, TX is $48,623, equivalent to $23 per hour, $935 weekly, or $4,052 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 Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $36,300 to $58,826. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,172) and 75th percentile ($53,964), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,826 per year. This $11,792 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, Houston Program Associate often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 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 $36,300 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $42,172 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $48,623 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $53,964 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $58,826 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
25% $42,172 10% $36,300 90% $58,826 75% $53,964 $48,623 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Program Associate ranges from $42,172 to $53,964 with the average base salary of $48,623. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,266 to $61,724 with the average total cash compensation of $54,899.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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