What are the main factors that influence a Planning Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Planning Associate's salary?

A Planning Associate's salary grows with experience: a Planning Associate (0-2 years)earns $70,451, a Financial Associate (Public) II (2-4 years)earns $100,220, a Financial Associate (Public) III (4-7 years)earns $136,319,

What are the highest paying states for a Planning Associate?

Planning Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Planning Associate roles are District of Columbia $75,931, California $75,643, Massachusetts $74,635. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Planning Associate roles make?

Salaries for Planning Associate level roles vary by specialization: Associate Communications Planning Director: $184,699; Associate Director Economics And Planning: $109,168; Retirement Planning Associate: $108,285; Associate Business Planning Analyst: $95,501; Space Planning Associate: $91,393.

Planning Associate Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Planning Associate make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Planning Associate in Rhode Island is $71,103 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Planning Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,045
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,968 to $79,971
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,651

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Planning Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,971	$6,664	$1,538	$38
Average	$71,103	$5,925	$1,367	$34
25th Percentile	$61,968	$5,164	$1,192	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Planning Associate Salaries

A Planning Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Planning Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Planning Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $75,931.
California: $75,643.
Massachusetts: $74,635.

District of Columbia $75,931 California $75,643 Massachusetts $74,635 Washington $74,360 New Jersey $74,333 Alaska $74,237 Connecticut $73,290 New York $72,906

Hawaii $71,679 Rhode Island $71,103 Maryland $70,712 Minnesota $70,177 Colorado $69,971 Illinois $69,903 Oregon $69,642 Delaware $69,450

New Hampshire $69,329 Virginia $69,059 Pennsylvania $68,270 Nevada $67,873 North Dakota $67,742 Michigan $67,537 Wisconsin $67,461 Vermont $67,310

Texas $66,892 Maine $66,865 Arizona $66,823 Ohio $66,775 Georgia $66,144 Indiana $65,829 Wyoming $65,767 Utah $65,671

Iowa $65,630 Kansas $65,301 Louisiana $65,205 North Carolina $65,171 Missouri $65,157 Florida $64,889 Montana $64,745 Nebraska $64,608

Kentucky $64,533 South Carolina $64,259 Tennessee $64,087 Idaho $64,018 New Mexico $63,518 Oklahoma $63,408 Alabama $63,004 South Dakota $62,325

Arkansas $61,954 West Virginia $61,755 Mississippi $61,159

Top Paying Cities for Planning Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $71,991
Albion: $71,383
Ashaway: $71,855

Adamsville, RI $71,991 Albion, RI $71,383 Ashaway, RI $71,855 Barrington, RI $71,195 Block Island, RI $71,592 Bradford, RI $71,812 Bristol, RI $71,470 Carolina, RI $71,693

Charlestown, RI $71,719 Chepachet, RI $71,577 Clayville, RI $71,377 Coventry, RI $71,380 West Greenwich, RI $71,577 East Greenwich, RI $71,332 Exeter, RI $71,557 Fiskeville, RI $71,194

Forestdale, RI $71,743 Foster, RI $71,539 Glendale, RI $71,748 Greene, RI $71,633 Greenville, RI $71,221 Harmony, RI $71,313 Harrisville, RI $71,717 Hope, RI $71,238

Hope Valley, RI $71,792 Hopkinton, RI $71,887 Jamestown, RI $71,647 Kenyon, RI $71,684 Little Compton, RI $71,981 Manville, RI $71,477 Mapleville, RI $71,590 Newport, RI $71,719

Middletown, RI $71,750 North Kingstown, RI $71,455 North Scituate, RI $71,314 Oakland, RI $71,668 Pascoag, RI $71,764 Pawtucket, RI $71,089 Central Falls, RI $71,121 Cumberland, RI $71,524

Lincoln, RI $71,192 Portsmouth, RI $71,711 Prudence Island, RI $71,564 Rockville, RI $71,876 Saunderstown, RI $71,603 Shannock, RI $71,688 Slatersville, RI $71,743 Slocum, RI $71,601

Tiverton, RI $71,929 Wakefield, RI $71,664 Kingston, RI $71,637 Narragansett, RI $71,684 Peace Dale, RI $71,655 Warren, RI $71,379 Warwick, RI $71,180 Westerly, RI $71,872

West Kingston, RI $71,660 West Warwick, RI $71,267 Wood River Junction, RI $71,762 Woonsocket, RI $71,747 North Smithfield, RI $71,583 Wyoming, RI $71,688 Providence, RI $71,068 Cranston, RI $71,078

North Providence, RI $71,086 East Providence, RI $71,073 Riverside, RI $71,096 Rumford, RI $71,086 Smithfield, RI $71,230 Johnston, RI $71,110

Planning Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Planning Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$61,968

Average $71,103/year

$79,971

$5,164

Average $5,925/month

$6,664

$1,192

Average $1,367/week

$1,538

$30

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,971	$6,664	$1,538	$38
Average	$71,103	$5,925	$1,367	$34
25th Percentile	$61,968	$5,164	$1,192	$30

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