Category Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Category Assistant make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Category Assistant in the United States is $49,357 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,873
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,314 to $54,338
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,721
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Category Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,338 $4,528 $1,045 $26
Average $49,357 $4,113 $949 $24
25th Percentile $44,314 $3,693 $852 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Category Assistant Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Category Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Category 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): $38,912
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,464
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,362
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,359
  • Expert (over 8 years): $114,143
Levels Salary
Packaging... Level Category Assistant$38,912
Packaging... Level Category Assistant$44,464
Category ... Level Category Assistant$49,362
Packaging... Level Category Assistant$84,359
Packaging... Level Category Assistant$114,143
$38,912 0 yr
$44,464 < 2 yrs
$49,362 2-4 yrs
$84,359 5-8 yrs
$114,143 > 8 yrs
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How Do Category 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 Category Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $54,649.
  • California: $54,441.
  • Massachusetts: $53,716.

Top Paying Cities for Category 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: $62,255
  • San Francisco: $61,643
  • Oakland: $60,275

What Skills Can Increase a Category Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 3.68% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 2.35% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
  • SOP (Mentioned in 1.53% Job Postings): SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 3.68%
Product Quality 2.35%
SOP 1.53%
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 Category Assistant's salary.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Preventative Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Troubleshooting
$52,812
7%
Communication Skills
$50,838
3%
Preventative Maintenance
$50,838
3%
Problem Solving
$50,838
3%
Continuous Improvement
$50,345
2%
Leadership
$50,345
2%
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How Education impacts a Category Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Category Assistants enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Category Assistant with a No Diploma is between $48,409 and $52,084).

Category Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Category Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 87.5%
High School 87.5%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 12.5%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Category Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Category 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 Category Assistant

Salaries for a Category Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,491 in 2023 to around $47,039 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Category Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Category Assistant Over Time

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2024
$47,355
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