As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Worcester, MA is $51,034, equivalent to $25 per hour, $981 weekly, or $4,253 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 Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $38,082 to $61,714. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,254) and 75th percentile ($56,624), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,714 per year. This $12,370 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, Worcester Program Associate often earn 3.7% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 210 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 $38,082 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $44,254 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $51,034 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $56,624 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $61,714 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
25% $44,254 10% $38,082 90% $61,714 75% $56,624 $51,034 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 Worcester, MA. The base salary for Program Associate ranges from $44,254 to $56,624 with the average base salary of $51,034. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,705 to $68,140 with the average total cash compensation of $59,027.

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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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