What are the main factors that influence an Associate Automation Programmer's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Automation Programmer?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Automation Programmer roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Automation Programmer's salary?

An Associate Automation Programmer's salary grows with experience: starting around $74,621 for beginners, reaching about $105,002 at mid-level, and approach $169,070 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Automation Programmer?

Associate Automation Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Automation Programmer roles are District of Columbia $90,637, California $90,293, Massachusetts $89,090. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Automation Programmer roles make?

Salaries for Associate Automation Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Associate Statistical Programmer: $87,833; Associate Automation Developer: $84,640; Associate Programmer: $84,264; Automation Programmer: $83,285; Automation Controls Technician I: $79,500.

Associate Automation Programmer Salary in New Jersey

How much does an Associate Automation Programmer make in New Jersey? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Automation Programmer in New Jersey is $88,730 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Associate Automation Programmer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,571
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,284 to $98,069
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,416

10% $76,416

50% (Median) $88,730

90% $106,571

Associate Automation Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,069	$8,172	$1,886	$47
Average	$88,730	$7,394	$1,706	$43
25th Percentile	$82,284	$6,857	$1,582	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Automation Programmer Salaries

An Associate Automation Programmer'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 Experience Level Affects Associate Automation Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Automation Programmer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $74,621
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,784
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,002
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,468
Expert (over 8 years): $169,070

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Research and Development Associate I	less than 1 year	$74,621
Associate Automation Programmer	1-2 years	$86,784
Research and Development Associate III	2-4 years	$105,002
Research and Development Associate IV	5-8 years	$138,468
Research and Development Associate V	over 8 years	$169,070

How Do Associate Automation Programmer 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 Associate Automation Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,637.
California: $90,293.
Massachusetts: $89,090.

District of Columbia $90,637 California $90,293 Massachusetts $89,090 Washington $88,762 New Jersey $88,730 Alaska $88,615 Connecticut $87,485 New York $87,027

Hawaii $85,562 Rhode Island $84,874 Maryland $84,407 Minnesota $83,769 Colorado $83,523 Illinois $83,441 Oregon $83,130 Delaware $82,901

New Hampshire $82,757 Virginia $82,435 Pennsylvania $81,493 Nevada $81,018 North Dakota $80,863 Michigan $80,617 Wisconsin $80,527 Vermont $80,347

Texas $79,848 Maine $79,815 Arizona $79,766 Ohio $79,709 Georgia $78,955 Indiana $78,579 Wyoming $78,505 Utah $78,391

Iowa $78,341 Kansas $77,949 Louisiana $77,834 North Carolina $77,793 Missouri $77,777 Florida $77,457 Montana $77,285 Nebraska $77,122

Kentucky $77,032 South Carolina $76,704 Tennessee $76,500 Idaho $76,418 New Mexico $75,820 Oklahoma $75,689 Alabama $75,206 South Dakota $74,396

Arkansas $73,954 West Virginia $73,716 Mississippi $73,004

Top Paying Cities for Associate Automation Programmer

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:

Maywood: $92,965
Teterboro: $93,001
Alpine: $92,964

Maywood, NJ $92,965

Teterboro, NJ $93,001

Alpine, NJ $92,964

Bergenfield, NJ $93,019

Closter, NJ $93,023

Cresskill, NJ $93,022

Demarest, NJ $93,020

Dumont, NJ $93,049

Emerson, NJ $93,084

Englewood, NJ $93,014

Englewood Cliffs, NJ $93,049

Harrington Park, NJ $93,036

Haworth, NJ $93,063

Hillsdale, NJ $93,068

Little Ferry, NJ $93,043

Lodi, NJ $92,976

Montvale, NJ $92,999

New Milford, NJ $93,059

Northvale, NJ $92,970

Norwood, NJ $93,000

Oradell, NJ $93,096

Palisades Park, NJ $93,108

Paramus, NJ $93,108

Park Ridge, NJ $93,029

Ridgefield, NJ $93,203

Ridgefield Park, NJ $93,008

River Edge, NJ $93,063

Rochelle Park, NJ $92,994

Saddle Brook, NJ $93,005

Teaneck, NJ $92,969

Tenafly, NJ $93,017

Clementon, NJ $85,395

Columbus, NJ $88,004

Deepwater, NJ $82,829

Ewan, NJ $84,432

Gibbsboro, NJ $85,486

Gibbstown, NJ $84,881

Glassboro, NJ $84,791

Glendora, NJ $85,422

Gloucester City, NJ $85,400

Bellmawr, NJ $85,407

Grenloch, NJ $85,240

Haddonfield, NJ $85,462

Haddon Heights, NJ $85,427

Hainesport, NJ $86,695

Hammonton, NJ $85,111

Hancocks Bridge, NJ $83,437

Harrisonville, NJ $83,946

Jobstown, NJ $87,855

Juliustown, NJ $87,708

Voorhees, NJ $85,540

Lawnside, NJ $85,475

Willingboro, NJ $86,770

Lumberton, NJ $86,692

Magnolia, NJ $85,458

Manahawkin, NJ $86,174

Mantua, NJ $85,120

Maple Shade, NJ $85,635

Marlton, NJ $85,717

Mount Laurel, NJ $86,125

Medford, NJ $86,074

Mickleton, NJ $84,766

Moorestown, NJ $86,015

Mount Ephraim, NJ $85,409

Mount Holly, NJ $87,192

Mount Royal, NJ $85,132

Mullica Hill, NJ $84,526

National Park, NJ $85,374

New Lisbon, NJ $87,180

Palmyra, NJ $85,571

Paulsboro, NJ $85,242

Pedricktown, NJ $83,026

Pemberton, NJ $87,262

Penns Grove, NJ $82,880

Pennsville, NJ $82,927

Pitman, NJ $84,934

Quinton, NJ $83,440

Rancocas, NJ $86,749

Richwood, NJ $84,778

Riverside, NJ $86,289

Riverton, NJ $85,732

Runnemede, NJ $85,418

Salem, NJ $83,375

Sewell, NJ $85,081

Sicklerville, NJ $85,150

Somerdale, NJ $85,448

Stratford, NJ $85,432

Swedesboro, NJ $83,763

Thorofare, NJ $85,354

Tuckerton, NJ $85,711

Vincentown, NJ $86,277

Waterford Works, NJ $85,278

Wenonah, NJ $85,243

West Berlin, NJ $85,490

West Creek, NJ $85,987

Westville, NJ $85,390

Williamstown, NJ $84,955

Winslow, NJ $85,050

West Deptford, NJ $85,356

Westwood, NJ $93,046

Woodbury Heights, NJ $85,309

Township Of Washington, NJ $93,091

Woodcliff Lake, NJ $93,048

Red Bank, NJ $90,802

Shrewsbury, NJ $90,459

Fort Monmouth, NJ $90,339

Fair Haven, NJ $90,911

Adelphia, NJ $89,471

Allenhurst, NJ $89,511

Asbury Park, NJ $89,731

Belmar, NJ $88,899

Atlantic Highlands, NJ $91,403

Avon By The Sea, NJ $89,085

Belford, NJ $91,462

Bradley Beach, NJ $89,209

Cliffwood, NJ $91,718

Colts Neck, NJ $90,284

Deal, NJ $89,656

Eatontown, NJ $90,251

Englishtown, NJ $90,375

Farmingdale, NJ $89,462

Freehold, NJ $89,660

Hazlet, NJ $91,524

Howell, NJ $88,876

Highlands, NJ $91,843

Holmdel, NJ $91,118

Keansburg, NJ $91,588

Keyport, NJ $91,807

Leonardo, NJ $91,381

Lincroft, NJ $90,719

Little Silver, NJ $90,624

Long Branch, NJ $90,186

Marlboro, NJ $90,698

Matawan, NJ $91,561

Middletown, NJ $91,197

Monmouth Beach, NJ $90,669

Morganville, NJ $91,067

Navesink, NJ $91,132

Neptune, NJ $89,441

Oakhurst, NJ $89,792

Ocean Grove, NJ $89,285

Oceanport, NJ $90,402

Port Monmouth, NJ $91,564

Rumson, NJ $91,082

Spring Lake, NJ $88,775

Tennent, NJ $90,418

West Long Branch, NJ $90,071

Wickatunk, NJ $90,970

Dover, NJ $90,719

Mine Hill, NJ $90,432

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ $90,927

Allamuchy, NJ $88,848

Andover, NJ $88,846

Augusta, NJ $88,614

Belvidere, NJ $86,787

Blairstown, NJ $86,930

Branchville, NJ $87,384

Montague, NJ $87,329

Budd Lake, NJ $89,489

Woodstown, NJ $83,595

Camden, NJ $85,404

Audubon, NJ $85,421

Oaklyn, NJ $85,413

Collingswood, NJ $85,428

Merchantville, NJ $85,458

Pennsauken, NJ $85,457

Absecon, NJ $86,023

Avalon, NJ $84,694

Brigantine, NJ $86,041

Cape May, NJ $84,169

Cape May Court House, NJ $84,502

Cape May Point, NJ $84,041

Cologne, NJ $85,646

Dennisville, NJ $84,717

Egg Harbor City, NJ $85,443

Elwood, NJ $85,129

Goshen, NJ $84,382

Green Creek, NJ $84,345

Middlesex, NJ $91,628

Milford, NJ $86,138

Milltown, NJ $91,824

Monmouth Junction, NJ $91,228

Neshanic Station, NJ $91,528

Piscataway, NJ $91,808

Old Bridge, NJ $91,393

Oldwick, NJ $91,425

Parlin, NJ $91,764

Perth Amboy, NJ $91,680

Fords, NJ $91,639

Phillipsburg, NJ $85,302

Pittstown, NJ $89,170

Quakertown, NJ $89,643

Raritan, NJ $91,570

Readington, NJ $91,551

Sayreville, NJ $91,766

Somerset, NJ $91,570

Somerville, NJ $91,566

South Amboy, NJ $91,763

South Bound Brook, NJ $91,734

South River, NJ $91,802

Spotswood, NJ $91,628

Stanton, NJ $91,354

Stewartsville, NJ $86,119

Three Bridges, NJ $91,357

Whitehouse, NJ $91,486

Whitehouse Station, NJ $91,504

Zarephath, NJ $91,621

New Brunswick, NJ $91,832

North Brunswick, NJ $91,804

Highland Park, NJ $91,830

Elizabeth, NJ $92,312

Roselle, NJ $92,016

Roselle Park, NJ $92,093

Hillside, NJ $92,254

Elizabethport, NJ $92,306

Allendale, NJ $93,022

Bloomingdale, NJ $92,214

Butler, NJ $92,102

Elmwood Park, NJ $93,023

Fair Lawn, NJ $93,077

Franklin, NJ $89,728

Franklin Lakes, NJ $92,981

Glenwood, NJ $89,400

Hamburg, NJ $89,549

Haskell, NJ $92,390

Hewitt, NJ $90,850

Highland Lakes, NJ $90,275

Ho Ho Kus, NJ $93,077

Little Falls, NJ $92,988

Mc Afee, NJ $89,311

Mahwah, NJ $92,643

Midland Park, NJ $93,053

Newfoundland, NJ $91,306

Oakland, NJ $92,809

Oak Ridge, NJ $90,760

Ogdensburg, NJ $89,832

Pequannock, NJ $92,892

Pompton Lakes, NJ $92,682

Pompton Plains, NJ $92,756

Ramsey, NJ $92,977

Ridgewood, NJ $93,083

Glen Rock, NJ $93,081

Ringwood, NJ $92,076

Riverdale, NJ $92,509

Saddle River, NJ $93,016

Stockholm, NJ $90,437

Sussex, NJ $88,524

Vernon, NJ $89,663

Waldwick, NJ $93,049

Wanaque, NJ $92,321

Wayne, NJ $92,957

West Milford, NJ $91,437

Wyckoff, NJ $93,027

Paterson, NJ $93,016

Hawthorne, NJ $93,047

Haledon, NJ $93,020

Totowa, NJ $92,977

Hackensack, NJ $92,954

Bogota, NJ $92,960

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ $92,983

Leonia, NJ $93,038

Buttzville, NJ $86,888

South Hackensack, NJ $92,964

Hillsborough, NJ $91,558

Leeds Point, NJ $85,845

Califon, NJ $90,746

Changewater, NJ $88,824

Columbia, NJ $86,259

Delaware, NJ $86,474

Denville, NJ $91,418

Flanders, NJ $90,076

Glasser, NJ $89,978

Great Meadows, NJ $88,244

Greendell, NJ $88,386

Hackettstown, NJ $89,168

Hibernia, NJ $91,221

Hopatcong, NJ $89,782

Hope, NJ $87,462

Ironia, NJ $90,753

Johnsonburg, NJ $87,993

Kenvil, NJ $90,251

Lafayette, NJ $89,074

Lake Hopatcong, NJ $90,175

Landing, NJ $89,809

Layton, NJ $86,755

Ledgewood, NJ $89,842

Long Valley, NJ $90,170

Middleville, NJ $87,214

Mount Arlington, NJ $90,108

Netcong, NJ $89,622

Newton, NJ $88,139

Oxford, NJ $88,272

Port Murray, NJ $89,075

Rockaway, NJ $91,309

Randolph, NJ $90,691

Schooleys Mountain, NJ $89,735

Sparta, NJ $89,768

Stanhope, NJ $89,325

Stillwater, NJ $87,580

Succasunna, NJ $90,201

Swartswood, NJ $87,640

Mount Tabor, NJ $91,492

Tranquility, NJ $88,641

Vienna, NJ $88,627

Wallpack Center, NJ $85,837

Washington, NJ $87,727

Wharton, NJ $90,400

Summit, NJ $92,170

Basking Ridge, NJ $91,622

Bedminster, NJ $91,589

Berkeley Heights, NJ $91,923

Bernardsville, NJ $91,356

Brookside, NJ $90,784

Cedar Knolls, NJ $91,770

Chatham, NJ $91,971

Chester, NJ $90,782

Far Hills, NJ $91,695

Florham Park, NJ $92,321

Gillette, NJ $91,746

Gladstone, NJ $91,266

Green Village, NJ $91,709

East Hanover, NJ $92,542

Liberty Corner, NJ $91,650

Lyons, NJ $91,716

Madison, NJ $92,061

Mendham, NJ $90,919

Millington, NJ $91,506

Morris Plains, NJ $91,512

Morristown, NJ $91,366

Convent Station, NJ $91,959

Mount Freedom, NJ $90,773

New Providence, NJ $91,995

New Vernon, NJ $91,503

Peapack, NJ $91,447

Pluckemin, NJ $91,591

Pottersville, NJ $91,224

Stirling, NJ $91,582

Whippany, NJ $92,025

Alloway, NJ $83,745

Cherry Hill, NJ $85,504

Atco, NJ $85,477

Barnegat, NJ $86,193

Barnegat Light, NJ $86,238

Barrington, NJ $85,440

Beach Haven, NJ $85,988

Berlin, NJ $85,332

Beverly, NJ $86,756

Birmingham, NJ $87,232

Blackwood, NJ $85,253

Bridgeport, NJ $83,826

Browns Mills, NJ $87,255

Burlington, NJ $87,577

Cedar Brook, NJ $85,188

Chatsworth, NJ $85,939

Clarksboro, NJ $85,038

Roosevelt, NJ $89,224

Rosemont, NJ $87,947

Sergeantsville, NJ $88,976

Linwood, NJ $85,912

Marmora, NJ $85,464

New Gretna, NJ $85,608

Northfield, NJ $86,011

Ocean City, NJ $85,628

Ocean View, NJ $85,117

Oceanville, NJ $85,866

Pleasantville, NJ $86,056

Egg Harbor Township, NJ $85,701

Pomona, NJ $85,763

Port Republic, NJ $85,693

Rio Grande, NJ $84,296

Sea Isle City, NJ $84,979

Somers Point, NJ $85,769

South Dennis, NJ $84,661

South Seaville, NJ $84,858

Stone Harbor, NJ $84,447

Strathmere, NJ $85,271

Tuckahoe, NJ $84,908

Villas, NJ $84,322

Whitesboro, NJ $84,248

Wildwood, NJ $84,317

Woodbine, NJ $84,827

Bridgeton, NJ $84,513

Buena, NJ $84,983

Cedarville, NJ $84,580

Clayton, NJ $84,787

Deerfield Street, NJ $84,728

Delmont, NJ $84,650

Dividing Creek, NJ $84,488

Dorchester, NJ $84,767

Dorothy, NJ $84,931

Elmer, NJ $84,736

Estell Manor, NJ $84,939

Fairton, NJ $84,800

Fortescue, NJ $84,478

Franklinville, NJ $84,916

Greenwich, NJ $83,982

Heislerville, NJ $84,624

Landisville, NJ $85,007

Leesburg, NJ $84,718

Malaga, NJ $84,974

Mauricetown, NJ $84,750

Mays Landing, NJ $85,052

Millville, NJ $84,918

Milmay, NJ $84,930

Minotola, NJ $85,065

Mizpah, NJ $85,089

Monroeville, NJ $84,506

Newfield, NJ $85,021

Newport, NJ $84,620

Newtonville, NJ $84,984

Norma, NJ $84,951

Port Elizabeth, NJ $84,808

Port Norris, NJ $84,657

Richland, NJ $84,977

Rosenhayn, NJ $85,006

Shiloh, NJ $84,294

Vineland, NJ $85,070

Atlantic City, NJ $86,135

Margate City, NJ $86,061

Longport, NJ $85,947

Ventnor City, NJ $86,133

Allentown, NJ $88,604

Belle Mead, NJ $91,436

Blawenburg, NJ $90,659

Bordentown, NJ $88,352

Millstone Township, NJ $89,033

Cookstown, NJ $88,063

Cranbury, NJ $90,269

Cream Ridge, NJ $88,638

Chesterfield, NJ $88,289

Florence, NJ $88,164

Hightstown, NJ $89,249

Hopewell, NJ $89,888

Imlaystown, NJ $88,779

Jackson, NJ $88,514

Kingston, NJ $90,875

Lambertville, NJ $88,437

New Egypt, NJ $87,938

Pennington, NJ $88,619

Plainsboro, NJ $89,791

Princeton, NJ $90,006

Skillman, NJ $90,906

Stockton, NJ $88,196

Titusville, NJ $88,426

Windsor, NJ $88,874

Wrightstown, NJ $88,110

Trenton, NJ $88,337

Fort Dix, NJ $87,843

Lawrence Township, NJ $88,478

Lakewood, NJ $88,184

Allenwood, NJ $88,825

Bayville, NJ $86,892

Beachwood, NJ $87,123

Brick, NJ $87,751

Brielle, NJ $88,383

Forked River, NJ $86,674

Island Heights, NJ $86,997

Lakehurst, NJ $88,007

Lanoka Harbor, NJ $86,460

Lavallette, NJ $87,328

Manasquan, NJ $88,493

Mantoloking, NJ $87,576

Normandy Beach, NJ $87,341

Ocean Gate, NJ $86,852

Pine Beach, NJ $87,065

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ $88,113

Sea Girt, NJ $88,600

Seaside Heights, NJ $86,707

Seaside Park, NJ $85,987

Toms River, NJ $87,257

Waretown, NJ $86,145

Manchester Township, NJ $87,584

Annandale, NJ $90,364

Asbury, NJ $87,728

Baptistown, NJ $88,264

Bloomsbury, NJ $86,182

Bound Brook, NJ $91,700

Bridgewater, NJ $91,583

Broadway, NJ $87,118

Clinton, NJ $89,770

Dayton, NJ $91,262

Dunellen, NJ $91,763

East Brunswick, NJ $91,805

Edison, NJ $91,793

Flagtown, NJ $91,566

Flemington, NJ $90,764

Franklin Park, NJ $91,649

Kendall Park, NJ $91,582

Frenchtown, NJ $87,810

Glen Gardner, NJ $89,462

Hampton, NJ $88,852

Helmetta, NJ $91,515

High Bridge, NJ $90,137

Iselin, NJ $91,628

Monroe Township, NJ $90,942

Keasbey, NJ $91,682

Lebanon, NJ $91,161

Little York, NJ $87,300

Manville, NJ $91,595

Martinsville, NJ $91,664

Metuchen, NJ $91,655

Princeton Junction, NJ $88,866

Ringoes, NJ $90,363

Rocky Hill, NJ $91,068

Roebling, NJ $88,197

Bayonne, NJ $92,683

Bloomfield, NJ $92,769

Fairfield, NJ $92,821

Boonton, NJ $92,050

Caldwell, NJ $92,798

Carteret, NJ $91,768

Cedar Grove, NJ $92,926

Cliffside Park, NJ $93,490

Clifton, NJ $93,024

Cranford, NJ $91,909

East Orange, NJ $92,309

Edgewater, NJ $93,477

Essex Fells, NJ $92,723

Fairview, NJ $93,450

Fanwood, NJ $91,777

Fort Lee, NJ $93,154

Garfield, NJ $93,017

Garwood, NJ $91,827

Glen Ridge, NJ $92,666

Harrison, NJ $92,210

Hoboken, NJ $94,218

North Arlington, NJ $92,747

Kearny, NJ $92,422

Kenilworth, NJ $92,112

Lake Hiawatha, NJ $92,393

Lincoln Park, NJ $92,862

Linden, NJ $91,897

Livingston, NJ $92,493

Maplewood, NJ $92,309

Millburn, NJ $92,290

Montclair, NJ $92,729

Verona, NJ $92,807

Montville, NJ $92,504

Mountain Lakes, NJ $91,828

North Bergen, NJ $93,898

Orange, NJ $92,341

West Orange, NJ $92,488

Parsippany, NJ $92,159

Passaic, NJ $93,027

Wallington, NJ $93,025

Pine Brook, NJ $92,714

Warren, NJ $91,761

Plainfield, NJ $91,749

Port Reading, NJ $91,688

Rahway, NJ $91,670

Clark, NJ $91,678

Colonia, NJ $91,629

Roseland, NJ $92,649

Watchung, NJ $91,812

Rutherford, NJ $93,022

Lyndhurst, NJ $92,946

Carlstadt, NJ $93,101

East Rutherford, NJ $93,074

Moonachie, NJ $93,047

Wood Ridge, NJ $93,015

Scotch Plains, NJ $91,736

Sewaren, NJ $91,672

Short Hills, NJ $92,340

South Orange, NJ $92,326

South Plainfield, NJ $91,720

Springfield, NJ $92,131

Towaco, NJ $92,644

Union, NJ $92,237

Weehawken, NJ $94,218

Union City, NJ $94,155

Vauxhall, NJ $92,286

Westfield, NJ $91,813

Mountainside, NJ $91,984

West New York, NJ $94,097

Secaucus, NJ $93,530

Woodbridge, NJ $91,636

Jersey City, NJ $93,642

Newark, NJ $92,201

Belleville, NJ $92,633

Nutley, NJ $92,966

Irvington, NJ $92,247

Avenel, NJ $91,650

Associate Automation Programmer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Automation Programmer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Associate Automation Programmer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Automation Programmer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Automation Programmer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$119,785	$58.0	35%
Internet	$106,476	$51.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$102,039	$49.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$97,603	$47.0	10%
Insurance	$97,603	$47.0	10%

Associate Automation Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Automation Programmer'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.

$82,284

Average $88,730/year

$98,069

$6,857

Average $7,394/month

$8,172

$1,582

Average $1,706/week

$1,886

$40

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,069	$8,172	$1,886	$47
Average	$88,730	$7,394	$1,706	$43
25th Percentile	$82,284	$6,857	$1,582	$40

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