As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Wilmington, DE is $49,271, equivalent to $24 per hour, $948 weekly, or $4,106 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 Wilmington, DE vary widely, spanning from $36,766 to $59,582. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,725) and 75th percentile ($54,668), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,582 per year. This $11,943 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, Wilmington Program Associate often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 296 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 $36,766 Wilmington, DE August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $42,725 Wilmington, DE August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $49,271 Wilmington, DE August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $54,668 Wilmington, DE August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $59,582 Wilmington, DE August 01, 2026
25% $42,725 10% $36,766 90% $59,582 75% $54,668 $49,271 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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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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