Resident Programs Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Resident Programs Assistant make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Resident Programs Assistant in the United States is $48,327 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Resident Programs Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,740
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,701 to $53,778
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,668
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Resident Programs Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,778 $4,481 $1,034 $26
Average $48,327 $4,027 $929 $23
25th Percentile $41,701 $3,475 $802 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Resident Programs Assistant Salaries

A Resident Programs Assistant'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 Resident Programs Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Resident Programs Assistant'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): $49,381
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $67,512
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,057
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,537
  • Expert (over 8 years): $95,871
Levels Salary
Resident ... Level Resident Programs Assistant$49,381
Non-Profi... Level Resident Programs Assistant$67,512
Non-Profi... Level Resident Programs Assistant$80,057
Non-Profi... Level Resident Programs Assistant$85,537
Non-Profi... Level Resident Programs Assistant$95,871
$49,381 0 yr
$67,512 < 2 yrs
$80,057 2-4 yrs
$85,537 5-8 yrs
$95,871 > 8 yrs
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How Do Resident Programs Assistant 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 Resident Programs Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $53,508.
  • California: $53,305.
  • Massachusetts: $52,594.

Top Paying Cities for Resident Programs Assistants

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: $60,955
  • San Francisco: $60,356
  • Oakland: $59,017

What Skills Can Increase a Resident Programs Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 9.38% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 3.18% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
  • Word Processing (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 9.38%
Programming 3.18%
Word Processing 1.77%
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 Resident Programs Assistant's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • PowerPoint: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$58,959
22%
PowerPoint
$57,026
18%
Attention to Detail
$57,026
18%
Administrative Support
$56,060
16%
Microsoft Office
$55,576
15%
Collaboration
$55,093
14%
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Resident Programs Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Resident Programs Assistant'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 May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Resident Programs Assistant

Salaries for a Resident Programs Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,031 in 2023 to around $48,110 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Resident Programs Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Resident Programs Assistant Over Time

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2024
$48,912
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