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

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

How does experience change A Project Assistant's salary?

A Project Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Project Assistant (0-2 years)earns $50,332, a Non-Profit Program Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $68,813, a Non-Profit Program Senior Coordinator (4-7 years)earns $81,599, a Non-Profit Program Manager I (7+ years)earns $87,185, a Non-Profit Program Manager II (7+ years)earns $97,718,

What are the highest paying states for a Project Assistant?

Project Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Assistant roles are District of Columbia $55,540, California $55,329, Massachusetts $54,592. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Project Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Project Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Project Director: $96,175; Assistant Project Engineer: $87,236; Senior Project Assistant: $77,360; Assistant Project Manager: $76,818; Assistant Project Accountant: $72,244.

Project Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Project Assistant make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Project Assistant in Delaware is $50,915 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,691
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,774 to $56,555
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,184

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Project Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,555	$4,713	$1,088	$27
Average	$50,915	$4,243	$979	$24
25th Percentile	$44,774	$3,731	$861	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Project Assistant Salaries

A Project 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 Project Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project 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): $50,332
Early Career (1-2 years): $68,813
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,599
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,185
Expert (over 8 years): $97,718

Levels	Salary
Project A... Level Project Assistant	$50,332
Non-Profi... Level Project Assistant	$68,813
Non-Profi... Level Project Assistant	$81,599
Non-Profi... Level Project Assistant	$87,185
Non-Profi... Level Project Assistant	$97,718

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

District of Columbia: $55,540.
California: $55,329.
Massachusetts: $54,592.

District of Columbia $55,540 California $55,329 Massachusetts $54,592 Washington $54,391 New Jersey $54,371 Alaska $54,301 Connecticut $53,608 New York $53,327

Hawaii $52,430 Rhode Island $52,008 Maryland $51,722 Minnesota $51,331 Colorado $51,181 Illinois $51,130 Oregon $50,940 Delaware $50,799

New Hampshire $50,711 Virginia $50,513 Pennsylvania $49,937 Nevada $49,646 North Dakota $49,550 Michigan $49,400 Wisconsin $49,345 Vermont $49,234

Texas $48,928 Maine $48,908 Arizona $48,878 Ohio $48,843 Georgia $48,381 Indiana $48,151 Wyoming $48,106 Utah $48,035

Iowa $48,005 Kansas $47,764 Louisiana $47,694 North Carolina $47,669 Missouri $47,659 Florida $47,464 Montana $47,358 Nebraska $47,258

Kentucky $47,203 South Carolina $47,002 Tennessee $46,877 Idaho $46,826 New Mexico $46,460 Oklahoma $46,380 Alabama $46,084 South Dakota $45,587

Arkansas $45,317 West Virginia $45,171 Mississippi $44,735

Top Paying Cities for Project 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: $52,575
Little Creek: $52,088
Magnolia: $52,304

Lincoln, DE $52,575 Little Creek, DE $52,088 Magnolia, DE $52,304 Milford, DE $52,575 Marydel, DE $51,893 Millsboro, DE $52,575 Millville, DE $52,926 Milton, DE $52,575

Nassau, DE $52,575 Ocean View, DE $52,926 Rehoboth Beach, DE $52,926 Seaford, DE $52,023 Selbyville, DE $52,926 Smyrna, DE $51,833 Viola, DE $52,304 Woodside, DE $52,154

Bear, DE $51,451 Newark, DE $51,471 Claymont, DE $51,512 Delaware City, DE $51,471 Hockessin, DE $51,512 Kirkwood, DE $51,471 Middletown, DE $51,727 Montchanin, DE $51,512

New Castle, DE $51,512 Odessa, DE $51,798 Port Penn, DE $51,331 Rockland, DE $51,512 Saint Georges, DE $51,471 Townsend, DE $51,722 Winterthur, DE $51,512 Lewes, DE $52,575

Wilmington, DE $51,512 Dover, DE $52,063 Dover Afb, DE $52,184 Bethany Beach, DE $52,926 Bethel, DE $52,023 Bridgeville, DE $52,575 Camden Wyoming, DE $52,119 Cheswold, DE $51,943

Clayton, DE $51,813 Dagsboro, DE $52,926 Delmar, DE $52,023 Ellendale, DE $52,575 Felton, DE $52,575 Fenwick Island, DE $52,926 Frankford, DE $52,926 Frederica, DE $52,575

Georgetown, DE $52,575 Greenwood, DE $52,575 Harbeson, DE $52,575 Harrington, DE $52,575 Hartly, DE $51,787 Houston, DE $52,575 Kenton, DE $51,813 Laurel, DE $52,023

Yorklyn, DE $51,512

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

Understanding how a Project 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

$44,774

Average $50,915/year

$56,555

$3,731

Average $4,243/month

$4,713

$861

Average $979/week

$1,088

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,555	$4,713	$1,088	$27
Average	$50,915	$4,243	$979	$24
25th Percentile	$44,774	$3,731	$861	$22

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