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

A Processing Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $88,122 for beginners, reaching about $89,990 at mid-level, and approach $91,111 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Processing Assistant?

Processing Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Processing Assistant roles are District of Columbia $95,202, California $94,841, Massachusetts $93,577. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Processing Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Processing Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Processing Manager: $60,916; Laboratory Processing Assistant: $58,188; Administrative Processing Assistant: $53,799; Electronic Payments Processing Assistant: $51,910; Assistant Processing Officer: $50,440.

Processing Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Processing Assistant make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Processing Assistant in Delaware is $87,077 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,567
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,552 to $94,138
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,700

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Processing Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,138	$7,845	$1,810	$45
Average	$87,077	$7,256	$1,675	$42
25th Percentile	$79,552	$6,629	$1,530	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Processing Assistant Salaries

A Processing 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 Processing Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Processing 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): $88,122
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,645
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,990
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,887
Expert (over 8 years): $91,111

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Processing Assistant	$88,122
Intermediate Level Processing Assistant	$88,645
Senior Level Processing Assistant	$89,990
Specialist Level Processing Assistant	$90,887
Expert Level Processing Assistant	$91,111

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

District of Columbia: $95,202.
California: $94,841.
Massachusetts: $93,577.

District of Columbia $95,202 California $94,841 Massachusetts $93,577 Washington $93,233 New Jersey $93,199 Alaska $93,079 Connecticut $91,892 New York $91,410

Hawaii $89,871 Rhode Island $89,149 Maryland $88,659 Minnesota $87,988 Colorado $87,730 Illinois $87,644 Oregon $87,318 Delaware $87,077

New Hampshire $86,925 Virginia $86,587 Pennsylvania $85,598 Nevada $85,099 North Dakota $84,936 Michigan $84,678 Wisconsin $84,583 Vermont $84,394

Texas $83,870 Maine $83,835 Arizona $83,784 Ohio $83,723 Georgia $82,932 Indiana $82,537 Wyoming $82,459 Utah $82,339

Iowa $82,287 Kansas $81,875 Louisiana $81,754 North Carolina $81,711 Missouri $81,694 Florida $81,359 Montana $81,178 Nebraska $81,006

Kentucky $80,912 South Carolina $80,568 Tennessee $80,353 Idaho $80,267 New Mexico $79,639 Oklahoma $79,502 Alabama $78,994 South Dakota $78,143

Arkansas $77,679 West Virginia $77,429 Mississippi $76,681

Top Paying Cities for Processing 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: $90,121
Little Creek: $89,287
Magnolia: $89,656

Lincoln, DE $90,121 Little Creek, DE $89,287 Magnolia, DE $89,656 Milford, DE $90,121 Marydel, DE $88,951 Millsboro, DE $90,121 Millville, DE $90,723 Milton, DE $90,121

Nassau, DE $90,121 Ocean View, DE $90,723 Rehoboth Beach, DE $90,723 Seaford, DE $89,175 Selbyville, DE $90,723 Smyrna, DE $88,848 Viola, DE $89,656 Woodside, DE $89,398

Bear, DE $88,195 Newark, DE $88,229 Claymont, DE $88,298 Delaware City, DE $88,229 Hockessin, DE $88,298 Kirkwood, DE $88,229 Middletown, DE $88,668 Montchanin, DE $88,298

New Castle, DE $88,298 Odessa, DE $88,788 Port Penn, DE $87,988 Rockland, DE $88,298 Saint Georges, DE $88,229 Townsend, DE $88,659 Winterthur, DE $88,298 Lewes, DE $90,121

Wilmington, DE $88,298 Dover, DE $89,244 Dover Afb, DE $89,450 Bethany Beach, DE $90,723 Bethel, DE $89,175 Bridgeville, DE $90,121 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,338 Cheswold, DE $89,037

Clayton, DE $88,814 Dagsboro, DE $90,723 Delmar, DE $89,175 Ellendale, DE $90,121 Felton, DE $90,121 Fenwick Island, DE $90,723 Frankford, DE $90,723 Frederica, DE $90,121

Georgetown, DE $90,121 Greenwood, DE $90,121 Harbeson, DE $90,121 Harrington, DE $90,121 Hartly, DE $88,771 Houston, DE $90,121 Kenton, DE $88,814 Laurel, DE $89,175

Yorklyn, DE $88,298

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

Understanding how a Processing 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 January 01, 2026

$79,552

Average $87,077/year

$94,138

$6,629

Average $7,256/month

$7,845

$1,530

Average $1,675/week

$1,810

$38

Average $42/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,138	$7,845	$1,810	$45
Average	$87,077	$7,256	$1,675	$42
25th Percentile	$79,552	$6,629	$1,530	$38

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