As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Springfield, MO is $43,196, equivalent to $21 per hour, $831 weekly, or $3,600 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 Springfield, MO vary widely, spanning from $32,233 to $52,236. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,458) and 75th percentile ($47,928), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,236 per year. This $10,470 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, Springfield Program Associate often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 773 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 $32,233 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $37,458 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $43,196 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $47,928 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $52,236 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
25% $37,458 10% $32,233 90% $52,236 75% $47,928 $43,196 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 Springfield, MO

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

 
 
 
37458
47928
43196

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
44611
57675
49962
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Program Associate in Springfield, MO. The base salary for Program Associate ranges from $37,458 to $47,928 with the average base salary of $43,196. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,611 to $57,675 with the average total cash compensation of $49,962.

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.

37458
47928

 

About Springfield, Missouri    Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498....More

Springfield, Missouri  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

Program Associate Salary in popular cities: Kansas CitySaint LouisIndependence

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