Professional Development Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Professional Development Associate make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Professional Development Associate in the United States is $70,721 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,107
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,094 to $79,822
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,060
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Professional Development Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $79,822 $6,652 $1,535 $38
Average $70,721 $5,893 $1,360 $34
25th Percentile $64,094 $5,341 $1,233 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Professional Development Associate Salaries

A Professional Development 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Professional Development 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 Professional Development Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $78,302.
  • California: $78,005.
  • Massachusetts: $76,966.

Top Paying Cities for Professional Development 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:

  • San Jose: $89,201
  • San Francisco: $88,324
  • Oakland: $86,365

What Skills Can Increase a Professional Development Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.48% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Data Processing (Mentioned in 1.39% Job Postings): Data processing is the collection and manipulation of data to produce meaningful information. Data processing is a form of information processing, which is the modification of information in any manner detectable by an observer.
  • Collection Management (Mentioned in 0.92% Job Postings): It involves the development, storage, and preservation of cultural property, as well as objects of contemporary culture (including contemporary art, literature, technology, and documents) in museums, libraries, archives and private collections
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Leadership 10.48%
Data Processing 1.39%
Collection Management 0.92%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Professional Development Associate's salary.
  • Technical Acumen: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Effective Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Technical Acumen
 $85,573
21%
Effective Communication
 $84,158
19%
Project Management
 $81,329
15%
Regulatory Compliance
 $81,329
15%
Presentation
 $79,915
13%
Data Analysis
 $79,208
12%
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How Education impacts a Professional Development Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Professional Development Associates enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Professional Development Associate with a Bachelor's Degree is between $66,052 and $73,061).

Professional Development Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Professional Development Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 8.2%
High School 8.2%
Associates 8.2%
Bachelors 50.8%
Masters 31.1%
Doctorate 1.6%
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Professional Development Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professional Development 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.

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$64,094
Average $70,721/year
$79,822
$5,341
Average $5,893/month
$6,652
$1,233
Average $1,360/week
$1,535
$31
Average $34/hour
$38
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $79,822 $6,652 $1,535 $38
Average $70,721 $5,893 $1,360 $34
25th Percentile $64,094 $5,341 $1,233 $31

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Salary Trends for Professional Development Associate

Salaries for a Professional Development Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $69,237 in 2023 to around $65,900 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Professional Development Associate salary trends, .

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