As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Meridian, ID is $45,267, equivalent to $22 per hour, $871 weekly, or $3,772 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 Meridian, ID vary widely, spanning from $33,794 to $54,766. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,261) and 75th percentile ($50,239), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,766 per year. This $10,978 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, Meridian Program Associate often earn 0.4% lower than national averages. However, Meridian currently ranks 654 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 $33,794 Meridian, ID March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $39,261 Meridian, ID March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $45,267 Meridian, ID March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $50,239 Meridian, ID March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $54,766 Meridian, ID March 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 Meridian, ID. The base salary for Program Associate ranges from $39,261 to $50,239 with the average base salary of $45,267. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,866 to $57,464 with the average total cash compensation of $51,109.

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About Meridian, Idaho    Meridian is a city located in Ada County in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population of Meridian was 75,092 making it the third ....More

Meridian, Idaho  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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