How much does a Project Administrator I make in Washington, DC? The average Project Administrator I salary in Washington, DC is $70,255 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $60,975 and $80,264. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Project Administrator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Administrator I Salary $52,527 Washington,DC May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Project Administrator I Salary $60,975 Washington,DC May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Project Administrator I Salary $70,255 Washington,DC May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Project Administrator I Salary $80,264 Washington,DC May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Project Administrator I Salary $89,377 Washington,DC May 28, 2024
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What skills does a Project Administrator I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Project Management: Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.

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Data Entry: Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.

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Microsoft Word: Microsoft Word or MS Word is a popular word-processing program used mainly for creating documents, such as brochures, letters, learning activities, quizzes, tests, and students' homework assignments

Project Management 7.23%
Data Entry 1.86%
Microsoft Word 1.09%
Others 89.82%

Job Description for Project Administrator I

Project Administrator I coordinates project activities to ensure the project is on schedule. Provides administrative and logistical support including meeting arrangement, progress tracking, and documentation. Being a Project Administrator I typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a project leader or manager. The Project Administrator I works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Project Administrator I typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Project Administrator I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Project Administrator I, the first career path typically progresses to EHR Project Manager, Sr..

The second career path typically starts with a Project Administrator II position, and then progresses to Project Management Supervisor.

The third career path typically progresses to Program Manager.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Project Cost Control Team Leader position, and then progresses to Project Controls Manager.

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Project Administrator I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Project Administrator I, the highest Project Administrator I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Project Administrator I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Project Administrator I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Project Administrator I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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