What are the main factors that influence an Assistant's salary?

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

How does experience change An Assistant's salary?

An Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,142 for beginners, reaching about $57,168 at mid-level, and approach $58,378 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant?

Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant roles are District of Columbia $62,501, California $62,264, Massachusetts $61,434. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Treasurer: $209,334; Assistant Controller: $162,981; Pathology Assistant: $79,047; Telemedicine Assistant: $76,721; Editorial Assistant: $56,677.

Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assistant in Delaware is $57,296 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,048
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,141 to $59,784
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,448

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Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,784	$4,982	$1,150	$29
Average	$57,296	$4,775	$1,102	$28
25th Percentile	$52,141	$4,345	$1,003	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Salaries

An 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 Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an 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): $55,142
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,308
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,168
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,298
Expert (over 8 years): $58,378

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Assistant	$55,142
Intermediate Level Assistant	$55,308
Senior Level Assistant	$57,168
Specialist Level Assistant	$58,298
Expert Level Assistant	$58,378

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

District of Columbia: $62,501.
California: $62,264.
Massachusetts: $61,434.

District of Columbia $62,501 California $62,264 Massachusetts $61,434 Washington $61,208 New Jersey $61,186 Alaska $61,107 Connecticut $60,328 New York $60,012

Hawaii $59,001 Rhode Island $58,527 Maryland $58,205 Minnesota $57,765 Colorado $57,596 Illinois $57,539 Oregon $57,325 Delaware $57,167

New Hampshire $57,067 Virginia $56,845 Pennsylvania $56,196 Nevada $55,868 North Dakota $55,761 Michigan $55,592 Wisconsin $55,530 Vermont $55,405

Texas $55,061 Maine $55,038 Arizona $55,005 Ohio $54,965 Georgia $54,446 Indiana $54,186 Wyoming $54,135 Utah $54,056

Iowa $54,022 Kansas $53,751 Louisiana $53,672 North Carolina $53,644 Missouri $53,633 Florida $53,413 Montana $53,294 Nebraska $53,181

Kentucky $53,119 South Carolina $52,893 Tennessee $52,752 Idaho $52,696 New Mexico $52,284 Oklahoma $52,193 Alabama $51,860 South Dakota $51,302

Arkansas $50,997 West Virginia $50,833 Mississippi $50,342

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $59,165
Little Creek: $58,617
Magnolia: $58,860

Lincoln, DE $59,165 Little Creek, DE $58,617 Magnolia, DE $58,860 Milford, DE $59,165 Marydel, DE $58,397 Millsboro, DE $59,165 Millville, DE $59,560 Milton, DE $59,165

Nassau, DE $59,165 Ocean View, DE $59,560 Rehoboth Beach, DE $59,560 Seaford, DE $58,544 Selbyville, DE $59,560 Smyrna, DE $58,330 Viola, DE $58,860 Woodside, DE $58,691

Bear, DE $57,900 Newark, DE $57,923 Claymont, DE $57,968 Delaware City, DE $57,923 Hockessin, DE $57,968 Kirkwood, DE $57,923 Middletown, DE $58,211 Montchanin, DE $57,968

New Castle, DE $57,968 Odessa, DE $58,290 Port Penn, DE $57,765 Rockland, DE $57,968 Saint Georges, DE $57,923 Townsend, DE $58,205 Winterthur, DE $57,968 Lewes, DE $59,165

Wilmington, DE $57,968 Dover, DE $58,589 Dover Afb, DE $58,725 Bethany Beach, DE $59,560 Bethel, DE $58,544 Bridgeville, DE $59,165 Camden Wyoming, DE $58,651 Cheswold, DE $58,454

Clayton, DE $58,307 Dagsboro, DE $59,560 Delmar, DE $58,544 Ellendale, DE $59,165 Felton, DE $59,165 Fenwick Island, DE $59,560 Frankford, DE $59,560 Frederica, DE $59,165

Georgetown, DE $59,165 Greenwood, DE $59,165 Harbeson, DE $59,165 Harrington, DE $59,165 Hartly, DE $58,279 Houston, DE $59,165 Kenton, DE $58,307 Laurel, DE $58,544

Yorklyn, DE $57,968

Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an 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

$52,141

Average $57,296/year

$59,784

$4,345

Average $4,775/month

$4,982

$1,003

Average $1,102/week

$1,150

$25

Average $28/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,784	$4,982	$1,150	$29
Average	$57,296	$4,775	$1,102	$28
25th Percentile	$52,141	$4,345	$1,003	$25

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