As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Palmer, AK is $52,364, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,007 weekly, or $4,364 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 Palmer, AK vary widely, spanning from $39,075 to $63,323. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,408) and 75th percentile ($58,100), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,323 per year. This $12,692 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, Palmer Program Associate often earn 0.7% higher than national averages. However, Palmer currently ranks 138 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 $39,075 Palmer, AK August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $45,408 Palmer, AK August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $52,364 Palmer, AK August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $58,100 Palmer, AK August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $63,323 Palmer, AK August 01, 2026
25% $45,408 10% $39,075 90% $63,323 75% $58,100 $52,364 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

Program Associate

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Program Associate job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Program Associate.

Job Openings for Program Associate in Palmer, AK

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Program Associate

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Non-Profit Program Coordinator

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Program Associate, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
45408
58100
52364

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
54079
69916
60566
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Program Associate in Palmer, AK. The base salary for Program Associate ranges from $45,408 to $58,100 with the average base salary of $52,364. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,079 to $69,916 with the average total cash compensation of $60,566.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

45408
58100

 

About Palmer, Alaska    Palmer is located at 61°36′7″N 149°7′2″W / 61.60194°N 149.11722°W / 61.60194; -149.11722 (61.601879, −149.117351). Palmer is 42 miles (68 km) north....More

Palmer, Alaska  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

Program Associate Salary in popular cities: AnchorageFairbanksJuneau

Skills associated with Program Associate: Regulatory Compliance, Attend, Track

Jobs with a similar salary range to Program Associate : Foreign Filing Paralegal, Territory Recruiter, Resident Programs Assistant